Raam en omgeving, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis 1910 apartment on Peperstraat sits right in the heart of Gouda, where the streets buzz with life and everything is on your doorstep. With 68 m² and an F energy label, it's a home that needs some modernisation but offers a rare chance to live in the centre for a price that is 47% below the neighbourhood average, a keen entry point into the market. For context, apartments in Gouda vary widely, but this one stands out for its affordability.
The neighbourhood Raam e.o. is densely urban (over 3,400 addresses per km²) and home to a young, diverse population, many singles and couples, with a third of households having children. One resident sums it up: "Ugly but in a top location. The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy. Very little greenery, and there are often bits of plastic and stuff lying in the street." It's a lively, central spot with trade-offs.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, St. Aloysius and Casimirschool, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality Gouda offers all the amenities of a historic city centre, from restaurants (one minute away) to the library and park.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Immobilia Real Estate B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Peperstraat 86, Gouda
Fair · 1 resident
The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood. King's Day is always way too busy. Very little greenery, and there are often bits of plastic and stuff lying in the street. There might be a neighbourhood get-together but only 8 people go.
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About Peperstraat 86, Gouda
The asking price of €300,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €564,538, but the flat is also 60% smaller than the average home in Raam e.o. (68 m² vs 168 m²). Given the central location and the need for energy improvements (label F), the price is keen for a compact starter home in the city centre.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label D or lower, so this flat is among the least efficient. Expect higher heating costs and consider improvements like insulation or a new heating system. The listing does not state the exact energy consumption.
Raam e.o. is very central with all amenities within walking distance: supermarkets, schools, restaurants and the train station. However, one resident notes it has little greenery and can be messy. It's busy on King's Day. The area is densely populated with many young adults and singles.
Gouda train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
The floor area is 68 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is likely a flat without private outdoor space, which is common in the city centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Raam en omgeving
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