A compact apartment in Culemborg's historic heart
This apartment on Ridderstraat sits right in the middle of Culemborg's old centre, with a lively street scene and a real sense of history. At 45 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The last known asking price of €270,000 was 53% below the neighbourhood average of €573,771, which was keen for the area, though the small floor area explained much of that difference. For context, apartments in Culemborg typically sell for less than the overall housing mix. This home has not been online since 26 July 2026.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Binnenstad is the historic core of Culemborg, with narrow streets, old buildings and a mix of shops and cafés. It's a dense, urban area with a high proportion of single-person households and many homes built before 1945. The neighbourhood has a lively, walkable character, everything from daily groceries to a restaurant is just around the corner. Based on available data, the Binnenstad neighbourhood has a diverse population, with many young adults and a fair share of older residents.
Life on the street
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For bread and basics, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Jumbo is just a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: CBS Koningin Beatrixschool and kbs Josefschool. For secondary education, hét KWC is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 1.3 km walk, so commuting is feasible. The municipality of Culemborg (the municipality of Culemborg) offers a good range of local amenities.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Weeda & Jellema Makelaardij b.v.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Ridderstraat 62, Culemborg
Was €270,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €270,000 was 53% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €573,771. However, this apartment is also much smaller than average (45 m² vs 102 m²).
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This meant the home had poor insulation and high heating costs were to be expected. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 30% are A, 9% B, 26% C, and 35% are D or lower. This home falls into the least efficient category.
How is the neighbourhood for daily life?
Binnenstad is very walkable. A large supermarket (Albert Heijn) is just around the corner, and several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. There are restaurants, a library and a park all within a few hundred metres. The train station is 1.3 km away, so about a 15-minute walk.
What schools are nearby?
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: CBS Koningin Beatrixschool (67 m) and kbs Josefschool (400 m). For secondary education, hét KWC is about 800 m away. There are also special education schools in the area.
How does the size compare to other homes in the area?
At 45 m², this apartment is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 102 m². It's a compact living space, typical of older centre apartments. The average sold price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,145, so this home's price per m² was around €6,000, slightly below average.
What is the public transport like?
Culemborg train station is 1.3 km from the apartment, about a 15-minute walk. From there, trains run to Utrecht and Den Bosch.
Is the neighbourhood safe?
The neighbourhood recorded 110 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for a city centre area. The area has a mix of residential and commercial properties, so it's generally busy and well-lit.
What is the property type and layout?
This is an apartment, built in 1860. The exact number of rooms is not stated.
