A historic apartment in the heart of Schoonhoven
This apartment on Velleblootsteeg 8 sits in the middle of Schoonhoven's old town, where the streets are lined with buildings from around a century ago. The home is on the first floor of a building from 1912, and the setting is literally in the centre, so shops and daily amenities are close by. With an asking price of €225,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €588,625. For context, apartments in Krimpenerwaard are part of a wider market where prices vary widely.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The home is heated with electric heating and is sold as full ownership. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €165.20. The property has been listed since 9 November 2026.
Life in Schoonhoven-Oude Stad
Residents of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction! Only recently nothing has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses!" Another notes: "The neighbourhood was always good! But a lot of people are moving away, so we'll have to wait and see what the future brings." A third resident describes a "quiet classic historic village centre" where "people know each other and help each other, without constantly dropping by or violating each other's privacy." The neighbourhood has about 3,700 inhabitants, and half of all households are single-person households. The Schoonhoven-Oude Stad neighbourhood is part of a municipality where the housing stock is largely pre-war.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar, is also just around the corner, with obs Koningin Emma. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Van der Gaag and the Schoonhovense Apotheek are both within a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stop Schoonhoven, Veer is 335 metres away with line 497, and Schoonhoven, Schoonhoven-West is 595 metres away with lines 395, 497 and 505. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 10.8 km away. The municipality of Krimpenerwaard offers a mix of historic towns and rural surroundings.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €289,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €225,000 is 22% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €159,000 to €289,000. As for address-level risks, the noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, according to 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the building dates from 1912 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 60% of properties were built before 1970. The climate indications for this address include elevated pluvial flooding risk, low flood risk currently and in 2050, and medium heat stress now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including HV-Makelaardij and HV-Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Velleblootsteeg 8, Schoonhoven
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 22% below the WOZ value of €289,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 62% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €588,625. This comparison is based on the agent's listed floor area of 54 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 m². The home is heated with electric heating and is sold as full ownership. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €165.20.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home uses electric heating, which may contribute to these costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1912 and is on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 60% of properties were built before 1970, and 4% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, according to 2022 data. This is an area-level indication based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. It does not mean that the home itself is noisy, but it gives an idea of the acoustic environment around the address.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR is the nearest supermarket, at 328 metres, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 544 metres away, a five-minute walk. PLUS and Lidl are both within about a kilometre, at 921 and 975 metres respectively. There are ten supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke basisschool de Krullevaar, at 355 metres, just around the corner. Obs Koningin Emma is at 424 metres, also a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Schoonhovens College at the Albert Plesmanstraat is 914 metres away. There are 16 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Schoonhoven, Veer, at 335 metres, with bus line 497. Schoonhoven, Schoonhoven-West is 595 metres away, with lines 395, 497 and 505. The nearest train station is Gouda Goverwelle, about 10.8 km away. There is no train station within the town itself, so for train travel you would need to go to Gouda.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction! Only recently nothing has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses!" Another describes a "quiet classic historic village centre" where people know each other and help each other. These reviews are about the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood Schoonhoven-Oude Stad has about 3,700 inhabitants. Half of all households are single-person households, and 20% are households with children. The age distribution shows that 27% of residents are 65 or older, while 25% are between 25 and 45. The average household size is 1.8 people, which is relatively small.
