A detached house on the village street
This detached house sits on Dorpsstraat in Cothen, a village in the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede. The setting is described as in a residential area, yet rural, with a free view. Built in 1935, the home has an energy label A. The last known asking price of €650,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €619,267. For context, the price per square metre was €6,500 based on the agent's listed living area, while the average for detached houses in Wijk bij Duurstede was €5,129 per m². This home has not been online since 2 November 2026.
Inside the home
The agent listed a living area of 100 m², while the BAG registration records 107 m². The plot was 260 m² according to the agent, against 245 m² in the BAG registration. The house has four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and two floors, with a volume of 369 m³. There is a rear garden of 52 m², a front garden, and a side garden, with the rear garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley. The home is freehold. According to the agent, the insulation included roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and the heating was provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
Life in Cothen
Cothen is a village with about 2,860 residents, and the average household size is 2.3 people. Residents of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede give their living environment an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident says: "De Schoener is a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood to live in. The atmosphere is friendly, children can play outside safely, and amenities such as schools and shops are nearby." Another resident simply calls it "Cosy." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this village. For a closer look at what the area offers, you can read more about the Cothen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 21 metres away, which makes daily groceries very easy. For a wider choice, the Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a few kilometres away. Katholieke Brede School Carolus is just around the corner, and OBS De Toermalijn is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Cothen, is a couple of streets away, while the pharmacy Medsen Apotheek Dorestede is in Wijk bij Duurstede, about 3.4 km away. The bus stop Cothen, Langbroekerweg is a five-minute walk and serves lines 56, 341, 695, and N41. The nearest train station is Culemborg, about 8 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates a medium foundation risk, with the note that the home was built in 1935 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Loon Makelaardij on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The listing had been active since 18 March 2026.
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About Dorpsstraat 39, Cothen
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Cothen?
The asking price of €650,000 was on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €619,267. The price per square metre was €6,500 based on the agent's listed living area, while the neighbourhood average was €5,129 per m². The price verdict was precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflected the market position of this listing relative to other homes at the time for sale.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, the home had four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and two floors, with a volume of 369 m³. The living area was listed as 100 m², while the BAG registration records 107 m². The plot was 260 m² according to the agent, against 245 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 52 m², a front garden, and a side garden, with the rear garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property tax, but it is not included in the available data for this home. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or any historical development could be made.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The address risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, based on area-level information. The note explains that the home was built in 1935 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The data comes from public sources such as KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is just 21 metres away, making it very convenient for daily groceries. The Jumbo and Albert Heijn are about 2.6 to 3.3 km away. For schools, Katholieke Brede School Carolus is 251 metres away, and OBS De Toermalijn is 447 metres away. Both are primary schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport in Cothen?
The nearest bus stop is Cothen, Langbroekerweg, about 334 metres away, serving lines 56, 341, 695, and N41. Another stop, Cothen, Kleidijk, is about 1.2 km away with lines 341 and N41. The nearest train station is Culemborg, approximately 8 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the data.
What do residents say about living in the municipality?
Residents of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede give their living environment an average score of 7.78, based on five reviews. One resident says: "De Schoener is a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood to live in. The atmosphere is friendly, children can play outside safely, and amenities such as schools and shops are nearby." Another resident simply calls it "Cosy." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just Cothen.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also listed insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. No specific cost figures were provided in the listing.
