A dike house with a story
This detached dike house on Buitendams sits right on the water in Giessendam-West, a part of Hardinxveld-Giessendam where the river really shapes daily life. Built in 1903, it has the character you would expect from a home of that age, with three floors and a volume of 495 m³. The asking price of €390,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €574,885. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €3,688, while this home is listed at €2,766 per m². If you are looking at [detached houses in Hardinxveld-Giessendam]( /koopwoningen/hardinxveld-giessendam/vrijstaande-woningen/ ), this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family, detached dike house with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. There is a balcony, and the garden is a south-facing back garden of 31 m². The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. According to the agent, the insulation consists of partial double glazing, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. The living area is given as 141 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 150 m². The plot is 150 m² in both sources.
Life in Giessendam-West
Giessendam-West is a riverside neighbourhood with around 3,500 residents, and the housing stock here is mostly owner-occupied, with 70% of homes in the hands of their owners. Residents of the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Good, safe, friendly neighbourhood." Another adds: "Lots of lovely people! Always a chat with neighbours on the way! Great neighbourhood." A third resident is more reserved: "There are nice people living here, but it's very cliquey, they struggle a bit with new people." With only five reviews, these are individual impressions rather than a full picture. The neighbourhood has 13 homes for sale at the moment, with asking prices ranging from €315,000 to €975,000. For more on the area, have a look at [the Giessendam-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/giessendam-west-hardinxveld-giessendam/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the nearest GP is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both within a five-minute walk, and 530 m respectively. Primary schools are close too: IKC De Wonderwijzer is, and Koningin Wilhelmina-School. For secondary education, Willem de Zwijger College is. Public transport is well within reach, with bus line 707 stopping at Marsstraat, and the train station Hardinxveld Blauwe Zoom is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Beatrixziekenhuis in Gorinchem, is further out. All of this sits within [the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam]( /gemeente/hardinxveld-giessendam/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €355,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €390,000 is 10% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €234,000 to €355,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data shows a road traffic noise level of 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1903 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, both through Lamper & Van Vliet Woningmakelaars, including their own site and 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.
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About Buitendams 149, Hardinxveld-Giessendam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €390,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Giessendam-West, which is €574,885. The price per m² is €2,766, while the neighbourhood average is €3,688 per m². The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with what is generally asked in this area. This is a precomputed comparison based on current listings, not a judgement on the home itself.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a detached dike house with six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 141 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 150 m². There is a balcony, and the garden is a south-facing back garden of 31 m². The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold involved.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €355,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €390,000 is 10% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 52%, from €234,000 in 2020 to €355,000 in 2025. This development is based on the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What does the foundation risk indication mean for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is based on the home being built in 1903 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The data also notes that 73% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy is just around the corner at 179 m, and the nearest GP is at 637 m. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Dirk are both within a five-minute walk, at 523 m and 530 m respectively. Primary schools are close: IKC De Wonderwijzer at 313 m and Koningin Wilhelmina-School at 456 m. For secondary education, Willem de Zwijger College is at 717 m.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 707 stops at Marsstraat, which is 223 m away, and also at Wibautstraat at 268 m. The nearest train station is Hardinxveld Blauwe Zoom, at 843 m, which is about a ten-minute walk. These are the nearest stops and station, with no travel times or destinations given in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Good, safe, friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions: "Lots of lovely people! Always a chat with neighbours on the way!" A third resident notes it can be "very cliquey" and that new people may find it hard to settle in. These are individual impressions from a small number of reviews.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent also notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
