Korenschoof 28
Giessen, Altena
NeighbourhoodA quiet spot in Giessen
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this end-of-terrace house on Korenschoof 28 offers a free view and a calm setting. The home dates from 1974 and has an energy label D. With a price of €415,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for end-of-terrace houses in Altena, which sits at €386,667.
Inside the home
The house spans three floors and has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 207 m². The property has a front garden of 42 m² and a back garden of 80 m² facing northwest. According to the agent, the home has roof and wall insulation, double glazing, and a central heating boiler. It is freehold.
Life in Giessen
Giessen is a small village with about 1,480 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." Another adds: "Beautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel." A third review is less positive, mentioning gossip and backbiting. The village has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents between 25 and 45. The municipality of Altena encompasses several such villages along the Maas.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, a SPAR, is about 1.6 km away, and a Lidl is 3.3 km. For primary education, the Chr Basissch De Zaaier is 1.6 km, and the Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool is 2 km. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Giessen-Rijswijk is just around the corner, while the nearest pharmacy is in Woudrichem, 3.5 km away. Bus stops are close: Giessen, Randweg-Tankstation with line 268 is on your doorstep, and Giessen, Parallelweg with lines 181 and 221 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about 6.9 km.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €340,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €220,000 to €340,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, but the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaars van Altena on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Korenschoof 28, Giessen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €415,000. This is 22% above the WOZ value of €340,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €386,667, with a median of €367,000. The price per square metre is €3,807, based on the agent's listed living area of 109 m².
How many bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans three floors. The living area is listed as 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 104 m². The plot measures 207 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €340,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €220,000 in 2020 to €340,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, according to area-level data from 2022. This is an indication for the area, not a measurement at the property itself. Other risk indications include a low foundation risk, though the soil is clay, and a low pluvial flooding risk, but an elevated current flood risk.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, about 1.6 km away. A Lidl is at 3.3 km, and Boon's Markt is at 3.6 km. There are four supermarkets within 5 km. For daily groceries, the SPAR is the closest option.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Giessen is a small village with about 1,480 residents. Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.58 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association, mainly elderly residents and families. Another mentions the village feel and friendly people, though it can be a bit remote.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Giessen, Randweg-Tankstation, just 103 m away, with bus line 268. Another stop, Giessen, Parallelweg, is 324 m away and serves lines 181 and 221. The nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about 6.9 km away.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient, so expect moderate energy costs. According to the agent, the house has roof and wall insulation and double glazing, which can help with energy efficiency.
Is there a garden?
Yes, the property has both a front garden of 42 m² and a back garden of 80 m², facing northwest. The total plot size is 207 m². The garden orientation is northwest, so it gets afternoon and evening sun.
How long do homes typically stay on the market in this area?
Homes in this neighbourhood are sold on average within 20 days, according to recent sales data. This suggests that properties here tend to sell relatively quickly once listed.
Statistics for Giessen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €386,667 | €367,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,846 | – |
Statistics for Giessen
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €386,667 | €367,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,846 | – |
Experiences from Altena
How residents experience their municipality
A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families.
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby. Beautiful along the Maas for lovely boating.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is a backstreet and working-class area and ordinary people, gossip and backbiting are part of it; if they have nothing to tell / know about you, they'll make it up. Unreliable too, they say one thing to you and to someone else they say the opposite. If they're from the church, you have two types: one type you can 100% rely on and trust, the other type puts on a nice face and tries to pull the wool over your eyes, and they've had neighbours and friends write positive reviews on Google and co. You're on your own here, and only when they can profit from you are they sweet and kind.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice neighbourhood. Super central. And the neighbours are good too.
Auto-translated to English by AItoo few houses
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, safe for children
Auto-translated to English by AIThere have been some thefts at our apartment complex, so I don't really feel safe. The people around us are generally nice, but there are a few bad apples.
Auto-translated to English by AIJust a super nice village. I know I have to tell everything in detail here, but it's just nice here.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Altena
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €516,520 | €490,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,482 | – |
Location and amenities
Korenschoof 28, Giessen
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