A historic apartment in the heart of Culemborg
This apartment sits in the Binnenstad, the historic centre of Culemborg, where the streets have a lived-in, small-town feel. The building dates from 1750, so you are buying a piece of the town's long history. At €395,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €466,685. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,946, while this home is listed at €4,647 per square metre. If you are looking for apartments in Culemborg, this one stands out for its age and central setting.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 342 cubic metres. It sits on the third floor and comes with a roof terrace. The property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. The agent mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler. The service costs are €114.75 per month. The living area is given as 85 square metres in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 63 square metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the district of Culemborg Oost, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.91, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood. There are often fun activities or organisations run by the residents themselves, like Halloween trick-or-treating or neighbourhood parties. Most people are also sociable and friendly." Another notes: "The street where I live is nice, I'm not very social with the neighbourhood people myself, but the contact with the neighbours is good." The district has 2,770 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well covered here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Aldi a ten-minute walk. For primary education, CBS Koningin Beatrixschool is on your doorstep, and kbs Josefschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, MC De Fonteijn, Huisartsenpraktijk Treumann en Westbroek, is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek de Fonteijn is just beyond that. Bus stops at Zandstraat and Händellaan, both served by lines 41 and 46, are a ten-minute walk, and Culemborg train station is about 1.3 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Culemborg.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €301,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 110%, from €143,000 to €301,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is 48 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk is low.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Weeda & Jellema Makelaardij b.v. and other platforms.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Ridderstraat 4B, Culemborg
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 15% below the average asking price in the Binnenstad, which is €466,685. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 85 m², is €4,647, which is 6% below the neighbourhood average of €4,946 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, though the final value depends on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the third floor and includes a roof terrace. The total volume is 342 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 85 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². The property is fully owned, and the monthly service costs are €114.75.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €301,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 31% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 110%, from €143,000 to €301,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The reference years are 2022 for road traffic and 2023 for railway noise.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, and the soil type is clay. This is based on area-level data, including the fact that the building dates from 1750 and that 73% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 6% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 425 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Jumbo is about 683 metres away, and Aldi is about 951 metres away. There are also PLUS and Lidl within about 1.2 and 1.7 kilometres respectively. In total, there are eight supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
CBS Koningin Beatrixschool, a primary school, is just 53 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. kbs Josefschool, another primary school, is about 461 metres away. For secondary education, hét KWC is about 885 metres away. There are also special education schools nearby, including De Kom-Linawijs and School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Koningin Juliana.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Culemborg, Zandstraat, about 773 metres away, served by lines 41 and 46. Another stop, Culemborg, Händellaan, is about 874 metres away and also serves lines 41 and 46. There is also a stop called Schalkwijk, Pont, about 828 metres away, served by a Flex line. Culemborg train station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district of Culemborg Oost, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood. There are often fun activities or organisations run by the residents themselves, like Halloween trick-or-treating or neighbourhood parties." Another notes that the street where they live is nice and contact with neighbours is good, though they mention that secondary schools could be better organised.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent mentions roof insulation and a central heating boiler. The label is based on the building's characteristics and does not reflect the current condition of the installations.
