Voorstraat 56B
Binnenstad, Woerden
AreaA historic apartment in the heart of Woerden
This apartment on Voorstraat 56B sits in the Binnenstad, the historic heart of Woerden, where the streets are lined with centuries-old buildings and the atmosphere is unmistakably Dutch. Built in 1899, the home carries the character of its era, and with an energy label D, you can expect moderate energy costs. The asking price of €359,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €569,563, a difference of 37 percent. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Woerden reflects the wider market in the municipality.
The home itself
This listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The living area is 68 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 28 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². The home dates from 1899, so it has seen well over a century of history.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Woerden-Midden, which includes the Binnenstad, give their living environment an average score of 8.39, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in." A third resident calls it "a nice neighbourhood to grow up in where everything is close by!" The district counts 2,870 inhabitants, with 51 percent living alone. The housing stock here is mixed, with 46 percent owner-occupied homes, and 55.6 percent of properties dating from before 1945. The Binnenstad neighbourhood is one of the older parts of town.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well served here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Aldi just around the corner and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. The Wilhelminaschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and Kalsbeek College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Kievitstraat and Apotheek St. Antonius are both a five-minute walk, and Sint Antonius Woerden hospital is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Woerden, Plantsoen and Woerden, Rijnstraat are on your doorstep, served by lines 4, A, 101, 524, 724 and N26. Woerden train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Woerden offers these amenities within easy reach. 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 foundation risk indication is elevated, given the home was built in 1899 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Groenendael Makelaardij B.V. Woerden and Groenendael Makelaardij on Pararius.
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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.
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About Voorstraat 56B, Woerden
What does the asking price of €359,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is 37 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €569,563, which makes it keen compared with the local market. The price per square metre is €5,279 based on the BAG living area of 68 m², which is 15 percent below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The neighbourhood average asking price is based on 16 homes currently for sale.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, and it does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage. The only property detail given is the living area of 68 m² according to the BAG registration.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient properties, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 45.5 percent of homes for sale have label A and 13.6 percent have label A+, while 18.2 percent have label D or lower. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1899 on clay soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. In this postcode area, 100 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 3 percent of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and describe the general noise environment, not the sound insulation of this particular home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 134 metres, Aldi is just around the corner at 595 metres, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk at 940 metres. Jumbo is at 1,122 metres. Within five kilometres there are 12 supermarkets in total, so the daily grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Wilhelminaschool for primary education is a couple of streets away at 339 metres, and Jan de Bakkerschool is at 534 metres. For secondary education, Kalsbeek College at location Bredius is at 492 metres and Minkema College at location Minkemalaan is at 753 metres. There are 26 schools within five kilometres.
How do residents rate the district around this home?
Residents of the district of Woerden-Midden, which includes the Binnenstad, give their living environment an average score of 8.39, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Have lived here for years, everyone is nice and friendly." Another describes it as "a cosy, spacious neighbourhood. With good amenities, except for decent shopping facilities. The neighbourhood is green and spacious, pleasant to live in." These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Woerden, Plantsoen and Woerden, Rijnstraat are on your doorstep at 115 and 125 metres, served by lines 4, A, 101, 524, 724 and N26. A third stop at Woerden, Oranjestraat/Havenstraat is at 243 metres. Woerden train station is a five-minute walk at 454 metres, giving access to the national rail network.
What healthcare facilities are nearby?
Huisartsenpraktijk Kievitstraat is a five-minute walk at 611 metres, and Apotheek St. Antonius at location Woerden is at 641 metres. Sint Antonius Woerden hospital is a ten-minute walk at 784 metres. These cover the main healthcare needs within easy walking distance.
