De Korte Akkeren Oud, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vorstmanstraat in Gouda is a compact home with a practical layout. At 45 m², it's smaller than many homes in the area, and the price of €265,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €366,643, so it's keenly priced for its size. The energy label G means heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. Compared to other apartments in Gouda, this is an entry-level option.
The neighbourhood is the De Korte Akkeren Oud neighbourhood, a densely built area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. It's a lively part of Gouda, with many young adults and families. The area has a high address density, so streets are busy and amenities are close by. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse community with a good number of single-person households.
For daily shopping, the Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Westerschool is on your doorstep, and De Goudakker and St. Aloysius are a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get to other cities. The area also has a park within a five-minute walk for a quick break. The municipality of Gouda offers a range of cultural and leisure activities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar Gouda, Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Vorstmanstraat 57, Gouda
Data from De Korte Akkeren Oud
Data from De Korte Akkeren Oud
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About Vorstmanstraat 57, Gouda
The asking price of €265,000 is 28% below the average asking price in De Korte Akkeren Oud, which is €366,643. However, the apartment is also smaller than average at 45 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,889, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,119 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
Energy label G is the least efficient rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high energy consumption. You can expect higher gas and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. The neighbourhood has 69% of homes with label D or lower, so this is common in the area, but it's worth factoring into your budget.
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Westerschool is 335 m away, De Goudakker is 659 m, and St. Aloysius is 677 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 554 m, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 796 m away, a five-minute walk. There are also Coop, SPAR, and Hoogvliet within 1.5 km, so daily shopping is convenient.
Currently, 28 homes are for sale in De Korte Akkeren Oud, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €750,000. The average asking price is €366,643, and the average floor area is 94 m². This apartment is one of the smaller and cheaper options available.
De Korte Akkeren Oud is a densely populated area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. It has a high address density of 2,758 per km², so it feels urban. The population is diverse, with many young adults and families. There are no resident reviews available, but the area has good amenities within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Korte Akkeren Oud