A 1906 end-of-terrace house in the heart of Gorinchem
This end-of-terrace house on Varkenmarkt sits in the Benedenstad, the old centre of Gorinchem, where the streets are narrow and the history is on every corner. The asking price is €310,000. For a sense of what that buys you in this part of town, have a look at end-of-terrace houses in Gorinchem.
The home itself
Built in 1906, this house spans three floors and offers two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 59 m². The plot measures 42 m² in the BAG registration and 45 m² according to the agent. The agent mentions double glazing, a central heating boiler and air conditioning. The house is set on a quiet road in the centre, and there is no garage. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Benedenstad
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood has around 3,935 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Benedenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Coop just around the corner. For primary education, obs De Tweemaster is a couple of streets away, and CBS De Tamboerijn is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Praktijk Kalkhaven, Huisartsenpraktijk Hennekens, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops on Haarstraat and Nieuwe Walsteeg are on your doorstep, served by line 706, and the Walstraat stop with line 47 is just around the corner. Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Gorinchem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €311,000, and the asking price is virtually equal to that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 94%, from €160,000 to €311,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden and from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Waterpoort Makelaars.
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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 Varkenmarkt 5, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €310,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €311,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 94%, from €160,000 to €311,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 59 m², is €5,254.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 59 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 84 m². The plot measures 45 m² according to the agent and 42 m² in the BAG registration. The house has double glazing, a central heating boiler and air conditioning.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent does mention double glazing, which can help with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
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 house was built in 1906 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 92% of properties were built before 1970, and 4% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 56 metres away, so on your doorstep. A Coop is 280 metres away, which is just around the corner. For a wider choice, Nettorama is about a kilometre away, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just over a kilometre from the house. Within five kilometres, there are 14 supermarkets in total.
What schools are close to this house?
The nearest primary school is obs De Tweemaster, 214 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the house. CBS De Tamboerijn is 476 metres away, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, ISK de Toekomst is 528 metres away, and Omnia College is 627 metres away. There are 41 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops close by. Gorinchem, Haarstraat is 83 metres away and Gorinchem, Nieuwe Walsteeg is 121 metres away, both served by line 706. Gorinchem, Walstraat is 130 metres away, served by line 47. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, which is 571 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Benedenstad?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another resident notes: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance."
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Benedenstad is €445,059, with a median of €370,000. The asking price for this house is €310,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,174, while this home is listed at €5,254 per square metre based on the agent's living area.
