Vervoornepolder zuid, Altena
This end-of-terrace house on Postelstraat 22 sits in the Vervoornepolder zuid neighbourhood of Werkendam, a town in the municipality of Altena. The home dates from 1966 and has an energy label C. With a price of €415,000, the asking price is 17% below the average asking price of €500,333 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Altena typically sell in a range that this price fits into.
The agent describes this as a single-family corner house with five rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m²; the plot is 240 m² according to both. The home has a garden around the property, and it is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, and floor insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
Residents of the district of Werkendam give their living environment an average score of 6.76, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a "nice neighbourhood" that is "super central" with good neighbours. Another notes that it is a "decent neighbourhood but not much contact between neighbours," adding that "many people simply don't know each other" but it is quiet. A third review is less positive, mentioning gossip and unreliability among some residents. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,715 inhabitants, and a quarter of them are 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Vervoornepolder zuid neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here: the Aldi is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, the Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool is a couple of streets away, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Hoogstraat is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek de Kruijf is nearby as well. For public transport, bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Sportlaan, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, about 3.4 km away. All of this is part of the municipality of Altena.
The WOZ value for this home is €369,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal data. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1966 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 97% of properties were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications include medium pluvial flooding at heavy rain, medium flood risk currently, and low flood risk by 2050, with heat stress low now and medium by 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hofstede Makelaardij Werkendam B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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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.
About Postelstraat 22, Werkendam
The asking price of €415,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €369,000, which was determined on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This comparison is a factual observation; it does not indicate whether the price is fair or negotiable.
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 94 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m². The plot is 240 m². The home has a garden around the property and is offered in full ownership.
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a C label typically means moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, and floor insulation, which can help with energy efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific costs.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1966 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 97% of properties were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
The Aldi supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, the Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Hoogstraat and the Service Apotheek de Kruijf are both nearby. Bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Sportlaan, just around the corner.
Residents of the district of Werkendam give their living environment an average score of 6.76, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood" that is "super central" with good neighbours. Another says it is a "decent neighbourhood but not much contact between neighbours," but quiet. A third review is less positive, mentioning gossip and unreliability.
The asking price per square metre is €4,415, based on the agent's living area of 94 m². The average asking price per square metre in this neighbourhood is €3,850. This means the price per square metre for this home is higher than the neighbourhood average, but the overall asking price is 17% below the average asking price for homes in the area.
According to area-level climate data, the current flood risk is medium, and the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also medium. These are indications at the area level, not an assessment of this specific home. The data comes from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Yes, according to the agent, the home has a garden around the property. This means there is outdoor space on multiple sides of the house. The plot size is 240 m², which includes the garden area.
Bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Sportlaan, which is just around the corner from the home. There are also stops at Werkendam, Raadhuis and Werkendam, J.v. Randwijklaan within walking distance. The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, about 3.4 km away.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €500,333 | €425,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,850 | – |
How residents experience their district
The 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 AIWhat we notice is that there isn't really any contact between neighbours in the area, many people simply don't know each other. Other than that, it's a quiet neighbourhood!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery beautiful and easy to reach
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €482,710 | €424,763 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,061 | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €516,520 | €490,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,482 | – |
Postelstraat 22, Werkendam
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