Binnenstad, Wageningen
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace home on Niemeijerstraat 30 in Wageningen's Binnenstad is a proper piece of history, built in 1850. With 156 m² of living space, it's a good 47% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €599,000 is on the high side compared to the local median of €462,000, but you're paying for character and space. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Wageningen tend to command a premium.
The Binnenstad is Wageningen's historic core, with 3,350 residents packed into a very urban setting (2,545 addresses per km²). It's a young crowd: nearly half the population is between 15 and 25, and most households are single-person (2,210 out of 2,635). One resident says: "I lived in this neighbourhood for 8 years and nothing extremely dangerous ever happened. Of course there are drunk youngsters who can't behave themselves, but which neighbourhood doesn't have that? Other than that, a super nice neighbourhood." Another adds: "Very cosy, the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays really appeals to me. Could have been a bit greener, but that's of course not super realistic in the city centre." The neighbourhood Binnenstad is clearly a place where life happens on the street.
Your weekly shop is sorted: Hoogvliet is just around the corner, and Lidl and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Wereld primary school is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primaries within easy reach. The market square, with its Wednesday and Saturday markets, is on your doorstep. The municipality Wageningen offers a compact, walkable city centre where most daily needs are within a ten-minute stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Mobach Makelaardij, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Niemeijerstraat 30, Wageningen
Very good · 2 residents
I lived in this neighbourhood for 8 years and nothing extremely dangerous ever happened. Of course there are drunk youngsters who can't behave themselves, but which neighbourhood doesn't have that? Other than that, a super nice neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery cosy, the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays really appeals to me. Could have been a bit greener, but that's of course not super realistic in the city centre.
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About Niemeijerstraat 30, Wageningen
The asking price of €599,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €462,000 and the average sold price of €426,833. However, this home is 47% larger than the average (156 m² vs 106 m²) and is a corner house, which typically commands a premium. The price per m² works out at about €3,840, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,520 per m², so you're getting more space for your money.
The home has energy label D. In the Binnenstad, 52.6% of homes for sale have label A or better, so this home is less efficient than many. Label D means you can expect higher energy costs than a modern home, but it's not the worst, only 5.3% of homes in the area have a label D or lower.
Built in 1850, this is one of the older homes in the Binnenstad, where 36.8% of properties date from before 1945. An 1850s house often has thick walls and character features, but may need more upkeep than a newer build. The listing doesn't mention any recent renovations, so you should factor in potential work on the roof, windows or systems.
The Binnenstad recorded 269 total crimes, but residents feel safe. One resident says: "I lived in this neighbourhood for 8 years and nothing extremely dangerous ever happened. Of course there are drunk youngsters who can't behave themselves, but which neighbourhood doesn't have that?" The area has a lively student population, so noise from nightlife is more common than serious crime.
The nearest train station is 6.8 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bike or bus to reach it. Wageningen is not directly on the main rail line, so commuting by train usually involves a trip to Ede-Wageningen or Arnhem.
The closest primary school is De Wereld, 521 m away (a five-minute walk). Other primaries within a ten-minute walk include SBO De Dijk (817 m) and Vrijeschool De Zwaneridder (1 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 km away. The area has 27 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot size is 140 m², but that includes the footprint of the house. Without explicit mention, you should assume there is no private garden, though there may be a small courtyard or patio. The nearest park or public garden is 420 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad