A historic home in the heart of Gorinchem
This detached house on the Nieuwe Walsteeg sits in the Benedenstad, the oldest part of Gorinchem, where the streets are lined with monuments and the city walls are just a stroll away. The asking price of €359,950 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €435,945, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,094, and the median asking price is €365,000. If you are looking for a compact home in a historic setting, this one is worth a closer look. It is one of the [detached houses in Gorinchem]( /koopwoningen/gorinchem/vrijstaande-woningen/) currently on the market.
A compact, single-floor home
Built in 1850, this is a single-floor home with two rooms, one bedroom and a volume of 250 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m², and the plot is 62 m² according to both. The home has a back garden and is offered in full ownership. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. According to the agent, this is a new build, although the year of construction suggests otherwise, so it is worth clarifying the exact status with the seller.
Life in the Benedenstad
Residents of the Benedenstad give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "somewhat modern in the old centre", noting that all necessary amenities are within walking distance and that there is plenty of choice in eateries and activities. Another resident says: "everything you need is there and it's a nice area", adding that the neighbourhood really gets into the holidays. A third resident, who has lived there for only three weeks, says they are "extremely pleased". The neighbourhood has around 3,935 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, see [the Benedenstad neighbourhood]( /buurt/benedenstad-gorinchem/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Coop is just around the corner. For primary education, obs De Tweemaster is a couple of streets away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including ISK de Toekomst and Omnia College. The GP practice Praktijk Kalkhaven is a five-minute walk, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Gorinchem, Nieuwe Walsteeg, is on your doorstep and is served by line 706. Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Gorinchem offers a range of facilities, as you would expect from a city of this size, and [the municipality of Gorinchem]( /gemeente/gorinchem/) is well served by road and rail links. The address is in an area with an elevated foundation risk indication, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, while railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated, although the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications based on public data.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: Van der Brugge Makelaardij and Van der Brugge Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Nieuwe Walsteeg 7C, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €359,950 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €435,945. The median asking price in the Benedenstad is €365,000, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,094. This home is priced at €7,499 per square metre based on the agent's floor area, which is higher than the neighbourhood average, reflecting the compact size of the property.
What is the layout of this home?
This is a single-floor home with two rooms, one bedroom and a volume of 250 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 48 m², while the BAG registration records 50 m². The plot is 62 m² according to both sources. There is a back garden, and the home is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1850, which is typical for this part of the Benedenstad, where 56.7% of homes date from before 1945. The label does not tell you anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the home was built in 1850 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications. They do not reflect the sound insulation of this particular home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. However, the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Coop is just around the corner. The nearest primary school, obs De Tweemaster, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Praktijk Kalkhaven is a five-minute walk, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Gorinchem, Nieuwe Walsteeg, is on your doorstep and is served by line 706.
How far is the train station?
Gorinchem train station is about 512 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is even closer, at 25 metres, with line 706 serving the area. This makes it easy to get around without a car, though the home is also accessible by road.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Benedenstad give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "everything you need is there and it's a nice area", while another describes it as "somewhat modern in the old centre". A third resident, who has lived there for three weeks, says they are "extremely pleased". The neighbourhood has around 3,935 inhabitants, and 57% of households are single-person households.
Is this a new build?
The agent lists this as a new build, but the year of construction is 1850. This discrepancy is not explained in the listing. It is worth clarifying the exact status with the seller or agent, as it may affect your expectations regarding the condition and any warranties.
