
Matena’s Pad en omgeving, Dordrecht
This is a home with real presence. With 288 m² of floor space, it is far larger than most homes in the area, the neighbourhood average is 96 m². The asking price of €700,000 is 37% above the local average of €510,000, which reflects the exceptional size and character of the property. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Dordrecht vary widely, but this one stands out for its generous proportions.
Matena's Pad en omgeving is a compact, urban neighbourhood with around 800 residents. The area has a mix of households: many singles and couples, but also families with children. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, and the streets have a lively, central feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a dense, walkable area with plenty of amenities nearby. The Matena's Pad en omgeving neighbourhood is well-connected and has a strong sense of community.
Your daily routine here is easy. For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, Dirk and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk, and PLUS is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, IKC de Wereldwijzer is a couple of streets away, Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is a five-minute walk, and Leonardoschool is also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Dordrecht, which offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and cultural venues.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars.
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Details of this home
About Noordendijk 31, Dordrecht
The asking price is €700,000, which is 37% above the average asking price of €510,000 in the Matena's Pad en omgeving neighbourhood. However, this home is also much larger than typical homes in the area: 288 m² versus the neighbourhood average of 96 m². The price per square metre works out at about €2,431, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,372 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space.
The house was built in 1895, making it a pre-war property, notably older than most homes in this neighbourhood, where all homes were built after 2010. The energy label is C, which is reasonable for a house of this age. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern home.
Matena's Pad en omgeving is a densely populated urban area with about 800 residents. It has a mix of singles, couples and families. The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a high address density of 3,922 per km². There are no resident reviews available, but the data shows a lively, central location with good access to shops and services.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. IKC de Wereldwijzer is 304 m away, Jenaplan basisschool De Statenschool is 398 m away, and Leonardoschool is 451 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away.
SPAR is 583 m away, Dirk is 735 m, Albert Heijn is 750 m, and PLUS is 885 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
This home has 288 m² of floor area, which is 200% larger than the neighbourhood average of 96 m². It is exceptionally spacious for the area, which is one of the reasons the asking price is above average.
The plot size is 129 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden. You would need to check the property details or view the home to confirm outdoor space.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €510,000 | €510,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,372 | – |
| Rent price | €1,925 p/m | €1,925 p/m |
How residents experience their district
It's cosy here but Woudrichem is not well maintained in terms of cleaning.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a very beautiful neighbourhood to live in. Only there is a lot of new construction so it's still in development. It will continue to grow. In terms of schools, there is almost nothing here, that could improve. Also the greenery could be a bit more, but that is already in development. Otherwise, it's a very neat and clean neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIAlways cosy, occasionally small children often have problems, arguments for example, other than that it's a fine environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €560,694 | €467,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,435 | – |
| Rent price | €1,609 p/m | €1,609 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Social residents who are there for each other. The children have plenty of playgrounds, supermarket nearby and affordable homes. Few bad tenants so little nuisance. Nature and Wantij within a stone's throw. Couldn't be better.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn itself a nice place to live with many amenities and good accessibility. But there is litter and dog poop everywhere, making it very grimy.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany homeless people in this neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople get along well with each other and also look out for one another
Auto-translated to English by AIBeautiful walking area along the river the Wantij on the Maasstraat. Supermarket and primary school within walking distance. The community centre with the adjacent playground looks shabby, especially because of the old pole with satellite dishes, and there is also a very outdated asphalt square next to the community centre, which gives a desolate impression when you first enter the neighbourhood. That is a shame and gives a wrong impression of the cosy and beautiful neighbourhood. The renovated houses in the adjacent Noorderkwartier are of a beautiful architectural style from the 1920s and 1930s. Most people still say hello to each other here, as if you live in a village, especially the older residents who like to chat create a cosy and friendly atmosphere.
Auto-translated to English by AICentre so very accessible for young and old
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is often dismissed by outsiders as a deprived area. That word alone conjures up images of problems, statistics and stigma. But those who actually live here know that the story is much more layered than that. The flats and terraced houses are not new, sometimes even a bit worn. Stairwells bear the marks of years of use and in some places maintenance leaves something to be desired. Yet people live here who do their best every day to make something of it. Families who have lived on the same street for generations, young people playing football on the square until it gets dark, and elderly people watching everything from their balcony, missing nothing. You hear multiple languages mixed together here. Not because people live alongside each other, but because the neighbourhood is a mix of cultures, backgrounds and stories. Sometimes it clashes, sometimes it rubs, but often a form of togetherness emerges that you see less in 'nicer' neighbourhoods. Everyone knows who lives on the street, who needs help and who you'd better avoid. There are problems too. That cannot be denied. Unemployment, money worries and occasional nuisance are part of daily life. Police and enforcement patrol the area more often than in other neighbourhoods. But that doesn't mean there are no norms or values here. Calling each other out on behaviour doesn't always happen by the book.
Auto-translated to English by AII don't know everyone in my neighbourhood but most are friendly. The neighbourhood is close to the central station and close to the city centre, there is also a park and a dog park nearby. There is a special primary school at the end of the street. They organise something fun every year for Halloween. It is safe, almost nothing ever happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €450,912 | €409,991 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,082 | – |
| Rent price | €1,753 p/m | €1,707 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
Noordendijk 31, Dordrecht
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