A bright apartment in the heart of Gouda
This apartment on Vredebest 29 sits right in the centre of Gouda, in the Nieuwe Park Oost neighbourhood. It's a lively, urban setting where everything you need is close at hand. The asking price of €360,000 is on the high side compared to the WOZ value, but it's in line with the median price for homes in this area. The price per square metre works out at €4,000 based on the agent's listing. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Gouda is significantly higher, though this home is smaller than the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
Built in 1988, this apartment is on the first floor and spans a single level. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 90 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home comes with a French balcony, and the agent notes it has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. It's heated by a central heating boiler, and the property is offered as full ownership. There's a homeowners' association fee of €190.76 per month.
Life in Nieuwe Park Oost
Nieuwe Park Oost is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,100 residents, and it's very much part of the city centre. Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "My living place is ideal, I enjoy it and we live centrally. It's a cosy neighbourhood with supermarkets within walking distance, the station a 5-minute bike ride away, and there's plenty of greenery." Another notes: "The houses are really ugly, everything is expensive. No students. All possible amenities in the neighbourhood." A third resident adds: "During the day it's nice in the city, and despite the noise sometimes, I find sleeping easy too." The reviews paint a mixed picture of a central location with some concerns about the evening atmosphere. For more context, you can read about the Nieuwe Park Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is convenient. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Het Segment School v PRO and Yuverta chr. vmbo Gouda are both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug, and Apotheek Neumann is just around the corner. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop at Gouda, Kleiweg is on your doorstep with lines 2, 190 and 275, and Gouda station is just around the corner for both trains and buses. All of this is part of the municipality of Gouda.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €335,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 7% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €235,000 to €335,000. As for the address itself, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The road traffic noise level is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise are all within limits. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows a low risk of pluvial flooding, a medium current flood risk, and medium heat stress. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Bij Viavesta Woningmakelaardij and other platforms. The listing has been active since 28 August 2026.
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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 Vredebest 29, Gouda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €360,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €335,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 43%, from €235,000 to €335,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 90 square metres, and the volume is 298 cubic metres. It has a French balcony and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €190.76 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient properties.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 42 dB, air traffic noise is 37 dB, and industrial noise is 45 dB, all of which are within the relevant standards. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. According to the KCAF, 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A SPAR is on your doorstep at 141 metres, a Coop is just around the corner at 220 metres, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 417 metres. There are also a SPAR express and a PLUS within walking distance.
How close is the nearest train station?
Gouda train station is just around the corner at 282 metres. The bus stop at Gouda, Kleiweg is even closer at 44 metres, with lines 2, 190 and 275. Gouda station also serves as a major bus hub with many additional lines.
What schools are in the area?
Several secondary schools are within walking distance. Het Segment School v PRO is at 548 metres, and Yuverta chr. vmbo Gouda is at 551 metres. Scholengroep Driestar - Wartburg - Driestar Gouda Delta is at 603 metres. The nearest primary school is 1.2 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident appreciates the central location and nearby amenities, while another mentions the lack of greenery and the busy atmosphere on King's Day. Some residents note feeling less safe walking alone at night, though they enjoy the daytime city life.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €360,000 is 58% below the average asking price of €847,800 in the neighbourhood. The living area of 90 m² is 51% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 183 m². The median asking price in the area is €360,000, which matches this home's asking price.
