A sunny upper apartment in the old centre
Westwagenstraat 65 is an upper apartment in the Benedenstad, the historic heart of Gorinchem. The home sits on the first living floor of a building from 1950, right in the centre, where the streets are lively and the shops are close. With a price of €385,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €435,945. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Gorinchem sits at a similar level.
Four rooms, two floors, a sunny terrace
This upper apartment spans two floors and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 96 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 95 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is sold as full ownership. Outside, there is a sunny terrace of 18 m² facing south, plus a roof terrace. The property is located on the first living floor.
Life in the Benedenstad
Residents of the Benedenstad neighbourhood give it an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity." Another notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays." The neighbourhood has about 3,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. The old centre brings city walls, monuments and a weekly market, according to residents.
Amenities and transport on your doorstep
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, just 59 metres away, and the SPAR is just around the corner. Primary school obs De Tweemaster is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Melkpad and Kazerneplein are just around the corner, with lines 705, 706 and 1. The train station Gorinchem is a ten-minute walk, and the Beatrixziekenhuis is a bit further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Gorinchem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €393,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 2% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €237,000 to €393,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via two channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van Ekeren Kuiper Leerdam.
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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 Westwagenstraat 65, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €385,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €393,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €435,945, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this upper apartment?
The home has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 96 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 95 m². There is a sunny terrace of 18 m² facing south and a roof terrace. The property is located on the first living floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. Label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent. The energy 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 for this address is elevated, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The home was built in 1950 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Coop supermarket is just 59 metres away, and the SPAR is 301 metres away. Primary school obs De Tweemaster is 105 metres away, and the nearest GP is 548 metres away. The pharmacy is 382 metres away. Bus stops at Melkpad and Kazerneplein are within 85 metres, with lines 705, 706 and 1.
How do residents rate the Benedenstad neighbourhood?
Residents give the Benedenstad an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity." Another notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays." The reviews mention plenty of shops, a weekly market, and a central location.
What is the public transport situation near this home?
The nearest bus stop is Gorinchem, Melkpad, just 17 metres away, with lines 705 and 706. Another stop, Gorinchem, Kazerneplein, is 85 metres away with line 1. The train station Gorinchem is 410 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the data.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 66%, from €237,000 to €393,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is a precomputed figure from the municipal valuation records.
