A maisonnette with a view over the old town
This maisonnette on the Westwagenstraat sits in the heart of Gorinchem's Benedenstad, a part of town where the streets have a story to tell. The asking price is €650,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €436,235, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,098. The average home here measures 102 m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this property with other [apartments in Gorinchem]( /koopwoningen/gorinchem/appartementen/).
Seven rooms across three floors
Built in 1960, this maisonnette spans three floors and offers seven rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 154 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 162 m². The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, and it is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation includes double glazing, floor insulation and full insulation, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €120.83 per month.
Life in Benedenstad
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood counts 3,935 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person households. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the central location and a few practical observations, such as a bend in the street that lorries struggle with. This is [the Benedenstad neighbourhood]( /buurt/benedenstad-gorinchem/), a place where the old centre meets the river.
Daily errands and getting around
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, just 61 metres away, and the SPAR is just around the corner. For primary education, obs De Tweemaster is 52 metres away, and CBS De Tamboerijn is a couple of streets further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Schulte Gorinchem, a five-minute walk, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Melkpad and Krijtstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 705 and 706, and the Kazerneplein stop with line 1 is a couple of streets away. Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk. The Beatrixziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk as well. This all sits within [the municipality of Gorinchem]( /gemeente/gorinchem/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates that road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes mentioning construction on clay soil in 1960 and a possible risk of paalrot in 4% of properties in this postcode area. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via multiple channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Brugge Makelaardij and Huispedia.
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About Westwagenstraat 26A, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Benedenstad?
The asking price is €650,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €436,235, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,098. The average home here measures 102 m². This home is listed at €4,221 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low relative to the market.
What is the layout of this maisonnette?
According to the agent, this maisonnette has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is 154 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 162 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, and the home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, floor insulation and full insulation, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The notes mention that the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 84% of properties were built before 1970, and 4% of properties have an elevated paalrot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The Coop supermarket is just 61 metres away, on your doorstep. The SPAR is 238 metres away, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is 970 metres away, a ten-minute walk, and a Jumbo is 1,018 metres away. There are 14 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops at Melkpad and Krijtstraat are within 100 metres, with lines 705 and 706. The Kazerneplein stop with line 1 is 129 metres away. Gorinchem train station is 439 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Benedenstad?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The reviews also mention a bend in the street that lorries can't take properly.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €120.83 per month. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the available data.
