Smidsweg 1B
Westmaas Woonkern, Hoeksche Waard
AreaA spacious apartment in the heart of Westmaas
Smidsweg 1B sits right in the centre of Westmaas, a village that feels both lively and residential. The apartment is part of a small cluster of homes, and the setting is described as being in the centre as well as in a residential area. With an asking price of €849,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €749,125. For context, apartments in Hoeksche Waard give you an idea of what is available across the wider municipality.
A home with plenty of space and modern touches
Built in 1947, this apartment spans two floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 199 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it at 201 m². The home has a balcony, a front garden of 19 m² facing west, and a carport. It is located on the second living floor and comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a heat pump. The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label.
Life in Westmaas Woonkern
Westmaas Woonkern is a village where residents seem to have mixed feelings. Across the municipality of Hoeksche Waard, residents give an average score of 7.81 based on 32 reviews. One resident who has lived here for 45 years says the neighbourhood used to be very nice, but since many new people moved in, there is no contact anymore, and they feel there is little for the elderly and that children have to travel far for activities. Another resident, who moved here almost 11 years ago, says they really feel at home, that everyone cares about each other, and that the streets are cleaned daily with a street sweeper. They also mention a beautiful green environment and plenty of housing and education. The village has around 1,980 inhabitants, and about a quarter of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, you can read about the Westmaas Woonkern neighbourhood.
Daily life: shops, schools and getting around
The nearest supermarket, a PLUS, is a couple of streets away, and there are a few other options within a short drive, including another PLUS, a Lidl and a Nettorama. For primary education, IKC de Vlashoek is just around the corner, and cbs De Weerklank is a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisarts Westmaas, is just around the corner, while the nearest pharmacy is in Oud Beijerland, about a ten-minute drive. The nearest bus stop, Westmaas, Provincialeweg, is just around the corner and is served by lines 164 and N67. The nearest train station is Barendrecht, about 9 km away. The wider area, the municipality of Hoeksche Waard, offers more amenities and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise from road traffic is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is at 27 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1947 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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About Smidsweg 1B, Westmaas
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €849,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €749,125. That is a difference of about 13%. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,219, while this home is listed at €4,224 per square metre, which is roughly in line with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 199 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it at 201 m². There is also a balcony, a front garden of 19 m² facing west, and a carport. The home is located on the second living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and that the heating runs on a heat pump. These features contribute to the home's energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to area-level data. The notes mention that the home was built in 1947 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 27 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These figures come from public risk data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, about 1.8 km away, which is a couple of streets away. There are also other options within a short drive, including another PLUS at about 2.8 km, a Lidl at about 3.6 km, and a Nettorama at about 4.8 km. A Jumbo is slightly further, at about 5.2 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are two primary schools within walking distance. IKC de Vlashoek is just around the corner, about 180 metres away, and cbs De Weerklank is about 240 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4.8 km away, which may require a longer commute.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Westmaas, Provincialeweg, about 280 metres away, which is just around the corner. It is served by bus lines 164 and N67. The nearest train station is Barendrecht, about 9.3 km away, which may require a bus or car journey to reach.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Hoeksche Waard give an average score of 7.81 out of 10, based on 32 reviews. One resident who has lived in the area for 45 years says the neighbourhood used to be very nice, but since many new people moved in, there is no contact anymore. Another resident who moved here almost 11 years ago says they really feel at home, that everyone cares about each other, and that there is a beautiful green environment.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at this address is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
