A historic apartment in the heart of Gouda
This apartment on Stoofsteeg 4C sits in the middle of Gouda's historic centre, where the streets are lively and everything you need is close by. Built in 1847, the home is part of the city's rich heritage, and it is offered for €398,000. That asking price is 26% below the average asking price of €535,906 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,688, and this home is listed at €5,103 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Gouda, this one stands out for its central setting and historic character.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 78 m², while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €35. The property is located on the second living floor, and the agent describes the setting as in the centre. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes.
Life in Nieuwe Markt e.o.
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another resident notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood. The area has around 1,460 residents, and a large share of households are single-person households. For more on the local area, see the Nieuwe Markt e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, the Coop is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Casimirschool is just around the corner, and the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug, a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Neumann is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Gouda, Centrum is a couple of streets away, served by lines 3, 106, 196, 307, 497 and 996. Gouda train station is a ten-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Gouda.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and railway and aircraft noise are both 35 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1847 on clay soil, with a possible wooden pile or shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 91% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, decreasing to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and remains medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Pater Makelaardij Boskoop NVM.
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About Stoofsteeg 4C, Gouda
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €398,000 is 26% below the average asking price of €535,906 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €374,000, so this home sits above that. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,688, while this home is listed at €5,103 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 78 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 78 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home is located on the second living floor and is described as being in the centre. It is offered as full ownership with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €35.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with more efficient labels. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a combi boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a general indication, and actual costs will depend on your usage and the home's specific characteristics.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1847 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 91% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic at this address is 42 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These figures are based on reference years 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just 134 metres away, so on your doorstep. The Coop is 283 metres away, just around the corner, and a SPAR is 584 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also a Lidl and a SPAR express within about 800 metres. With 23 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Casimirschool, a primary school, is 163 metres away, just around the corner. The r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is 310 metres away, also a short walk. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO is 886 metres away. There are 58 schools within 5 kilometres, covering primary, secondary and special education.
How far is the nearest train station?
Gouda train station is 734 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Gouda, Centrum, 243 metres away, served by lines 3, 106, 196, 307, 497 and 996.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too. In the evening, I find the neighbourhood a bit scary to walk through." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €35, according to the agent. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and building insurance, though the specific coverage is not detailed in the listing. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
