Centrum, Ridderkerk
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sint Jorisplein sits right in the heart of Ridderkerk, with the lively square just outside your door. At 85 m² it's a compact but well-laid-out home, built in 1991 and carrying an A energy label, so you can expect low heating costs. The asking price of €375,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €495,512, partly because the home is smaller than the typical Ridderkerk apartment. For context, other apartments in Ridderkerk vary widely in size and price.
Centrum is a densely populated area (over 2,300 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages and household types, lots of singles and families with children. Based on three resident reviews, opinions are divided. One resident calls it "Boring and quiet" and notes: "Lots of orthodox Christians. I just get stared at when I wear trousers. And in the village itself there are actually a lot of loitering youths and stuff." Another gives a score of 6.5, describing a long struggle with hygiene in a flat's communal areas. A third simply says "Good neighbourhood kees" and rates it a 10. So it's a place where your experience may depend heavily on your immediate neighbours and building.
For groceries you're spoilt for choice: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Jumbo just around the corner, and Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary schools are also close, Rehobothschool is a five-minute walk and Openbare Basisschool De Piramide about 518 m away. The municipality Ridderkerk has a compact centre with restaurants and a park within a few minutes' walk, so most daily errands are easily done on foot.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ridder Huizen makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Sint Jorisplein 30D, Ridderkerk
Good · 3 residents
Lots of orthodox Christians. I just get stared at when I wear trousers. And in the village itself there are actually a lot of loitering youths and stuff.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeen at it for 41 years trying to keep the hall and stairwell of my flat at least somewhat hygienic, with no cooperation from fellow residents and also not from the housing corporation, now almost 73 and tired of fighting, longing for a solution, so much want to spend the years I have left with living pleasure………
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About Sint Jorisplein 30D, Ridderkerk
The asking price of €375,000 is 24% below the average asking price in Centrum (€495,512), but the apartment is also 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average (85 m² vs 127 m²). The median asking price in the area is €349,500, so this home sits slightly above that. Given the A energy label and central location, the price seems in line with what you get.
Centrum is a densely populated urban area with a mix of singles, couples and families. Resident reviews are mixed: some find it quiet and convenient, others mention issues with loitering youths and communal upkeep. The overall score from three reviews is 7.88 out of 10, so it's a neighbourhood that suits some people more than others.
Albert Heijn is just 65 metres away on the same square, so you can pop out for milk in under a minute. Jumbo is 111 metres away and Dirk is 334 metres, giving you plenty of choice for your weekly shop.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Rehobothschool (238 m), Openbare Basisschool De Piramide (518 m), CBS De Klimop (617 m) and Dr. Schaepmanschool (628 m). For secondary education, Máximacollege is 735 m away.
The nearest train station is 5.3 km away, so you would need a bus, bike or car to reach it.
The home has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only about 16% of homes have label A or better, so this is a good score.
There are currently 21 homes for sale in Centrum, with prices ranging from €260,000 to €2,450,000. The average price per square metre is €4,367, so this apartment at €4,412/m² is slightly above average but still reasonable given its central location and energy label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum
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