A grand home on the river dike
This detached house sits on the Hoge Maasdijk in Andel, a village in the municipality of Altena. With its 1890 origins and a striking presence along the dike, it is a home with real character. The asking price of €925,000 is 59% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €582,324. That places this property on the high side of the local market. For context, detached houses in Altena give a sense of what is available in the wider area.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 281 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 306 m². The plot measures 935 m². The home has roof, wall and floor insulation, plus partial double glazing, and is heated with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating. There is a garden at the rear of 293 m², facing south-west, with parking space. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Andel
Andel is a village where residents describe a quiet, friendly atmosphere. Across the municipality of Altena, residents give an average score of 7.58 based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful 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." Another notes: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." The village has around 2,550 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. The neighbourhood counts 17 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €582,324. More about the municipality of Altena can be found on the municipality page.
Amenities and transport
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a PLUS a bit further out. Primary schools nearby include Chr Basissch De Zaaier and Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool, while Curio prinsentuin Andel provides secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Andel is a couple of streets away, and the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Altena in Woudrichem. Bus line 181 stops at Andel, Koningin Emmastraat on your doorstep, with further stops on Julianastraat and Huiswerf. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 8 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The address does carry some area-level risk indications. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes that the home was built in 1890 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 61% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via Hofstede Land van Heusden.
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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 Hoge Maasdijk 14, Andel
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Andel?
The asking price of €925,000 is 59% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €582,324. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,637, while this home is listed at €3,292 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The living area of 281 m² is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 197 m².
What is the layout of this detached house?
The agent describes a home with seven rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 281 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 306 m². The plot measures 935 m². There is a rear garden of 293 m² facing south-west, with parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions roof, wall and floor insulation, partial double glazing, a central heating boiler and underfloor heating. An efficient label generally means lower expected energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
What do residents say about living in Andel?
Across the municipality of Altena, residents give an average score of 7.58 based on 16 reviews. One resident describes a beautiful, quiet neighbourhood with friendly people and a village feel, noting that all essentials are nearby. Another mentions a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association, mainly elderly residents and families.
What are the area-level risk indications for this address?
The address carries area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built in 1890 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner at about 370 m, with a Jumbo and a PLUS further out. Primary schools nearby include Chr Basissch De Zaaier and Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool, and Curio prinsentuin Andel provides secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Andel is about 400 m away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 181 stops at Andel, Koningin Emmastraat on your doorstep, with further stops on Julianastraat and Huiswerf. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 8 km away. The bus stop is within walking distance, making it easy to reach surrounding areas.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The house was built in 1890, making it over 130 years old. The year of construction is a fact about the property's history. The foundation risk indication for the area is medium, with notes that the home was built on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
Is the WOZ value available for this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
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