Centrum, Dordrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vest sits in the heart of Dordrecht's historic centre, where the streets hum with café life and the canals reflect centuries of architecture. At 101 m², it offers generous proportions for a city-centre home. The asking price of €365,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €437,583, making it a keen entry into the Dordrecht market. Compared to other apartments in Dordrecht, this one stands out for its age and central position.
The Centrum neighbourhood is the historic core of Dordrecht, with a dense urban feel (address density 4,086 per km²). It's a place of narrow streets, monumental buildings and a lively mix of residents: many singles and couples, with a small number of families. The area has a high proportion of pre-war housing (47% built before 1945), which gives it character but also means energy labels vary. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Leonardoschool and School Vest are both within a five-minute walk, making the school run a short stroll. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and cafés are on your doorstep. This is a neighbourhood where you can leave the car behind.
At present the apartment is listed through several channels, including Vijfvinkel Trossèl Makelaars.
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Vest 171, Dordrecht
Data from Centrum
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About Vest 171, Dordrecht
The asking price of €365,000 is 17% below the average asking price in Centrum (€437,583) and close to the median of €367,000. Given the 101 m² floor area, that works out at about €3,614 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,994 per m². So the price is keen compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The home has energy label C. That means it meets a reasonable standard of efficiency, not the most economical, but far from the least. In the neighbourhood, 31.3% of homes have label C, while 37.5% have D or lower. You can expect moderate heating costs, but nothing extreme.
The apartment was built in 1893, making it over 130 years old. That is notably older than much of the neighbourhood, where 47% of homes date from before 1945. The age gives the home character, with high ceilings and period features likely, but it also means maintenance should be kept up.
Centrum is the historic heart of Dordrecht, very densely built with a mix of shops, cafés and cultural spots. It's a highly urban area (address density 4,086 per km²) with many singles and couples. The population is around 1,090, with a high proportion of one-person households. It's lively and central, with everything within walking distance.
Dordrecht train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Rotterdam, Breda and beyond. The station is easily reachable on foot or by bike.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Dirk is just 121 m away, Albert Heijn at 186 m, and AH to go at 460 m. For a bigger shop, SPAR is 586 m and Aldi 760 m. Daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk. The Leonardoschool (223 m) and School Vest (273 m) are both less than five minutes away. Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool (334 m) and De Bavinck (370 m) are also nearby. Secondary schools are a bit further at 1.3 km.
In the past period, 39 homes sold in Centrum at an average price of €406,346 and an average time on market of 73 days. The asking price of €365,000 is below that average, suggesting it could attract interest quickly. However, each home is unique, so the final sale price depends on condition and demand.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum