Veldpoortstraat 18
Binnenstad, Wijk bij Duurstede
AreaA modern apartment in the heart of Wijk bij Duurstede
This apartment on Veldpoortstraat 18 sits in the Binnenstad, the historic centre of Wijk bij Duurstede. The town itself is known for its medieval castle ruins and its position along the Rhine and Lek rivers. Built in 2008, the home combines a contemporary build with a classic town-centre setting. With a living area of 118 square metres, the asking price of €595,000 works out at €5,042 per square metre. That price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for apartments in Wijk bij Duurstede.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 2008 and carries an energy label C. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, rooms, or installations. What is clear is that the home offers a substantial 118 square metres of living space, which is generous for an apartment.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
The Binnenstad neighbourhood is home to around 1,105 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede give their living environment an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as a quiet and pleasant place to live, with a friendly atmosphere and amenities such as schools and shops nearby. Another simply calls it cosy. The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they do paint a picture of a contented community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Lidl is on your doorstep, with the Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum Zandweg and the Medsen Apotheek Dorestede pharmacy are both just around the corner. For primary education, OBS Het Anker is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Steenstraat/Centrum is on your doorstep, served by lines 56, 341, 695 and N41. The nearest train station is in Culemborg, about 8.6 kilometres away. The municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede itself offers a compact, walkable centre.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is recorded at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is also elevated, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Beumer.
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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 Veldpoortstraat 18, Wijk Bij Duurstede
What does the asking price of €595,000 include?
The asking price of €595,000 is for the apartment at Veldpoortstraat 18, which has a living area of 118 square metres according to the BAG registration. That works out at €5,042 per square metre. The price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for apartments in Wijk bij Duurstede. The listing does not state whether any additional items such as a parking space or storage unit are included.
What is the layout of the apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms in this apartment. What is known is that the home was built in 2008 and has a living area of 118 square metres according to the BAG registration.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment carries an energy label C. This label gives an indication of the energy performance of the home, with label C sitting in the middle of the scale. The listing does not provide details on insulation, heating systems, or glazing. The energy label is a separate fact from the year of construction, which is 2008.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the current data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address has a recorded road traffic noise level of 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not a measurement taken at this specific home. The noise level reflects the general situation in the area around Veldpoortstraat 18.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 78% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, though this apartment itself dates from 2008.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Lidl is just 157 metres away, the Albert Heijn is 204 metres away, and a Jumbo is 626 metres away. A second Jumbo is at 1,072 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1,240 metres. This gives plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. OBS Het Anker is 754 metres away, Brede school Het Anker is 770 metres away, and Basisschool De Wegwijzer is 776 metres away. Basisschool Windroos is at 783 metres and OBS De Werkschuit at 815 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Steenstraat/Centrum, just 150 metres away, served by lines 56, 341, 695 and N41. Two further stops, Nieuweweg and Engk/Frankenhof, are within 532 metres. The nearest train station is Culemborg, about 8.6 kilometres away. The listing does not state destinations or frequencies for these services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede give their living environment an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as quiet and pleasant, with a friendly atmosphere and amenities nearby. Another calls it cosy. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than the Binnenstad neighbourhood specifically.
