A spacious villa on a quiet lane
This detached villa sits on a quiet road with an open position and unobstructed views, surrounded by the rural calm of Buitengebied Werkendam zuid. The home was built in 2011 and carries an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €2,500,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, the wider market for detached houses in Altena shows what this price level buys in the municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the villa offers ten rooms including eight bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 2,000 m³. The agent lists the living area at 500 m², while the BAG registration records 637 m². The plot measures 16,000 m² according to the agent, against 14,537 m² in the BAG registration. The garden wraps around the house, and there is an integral garage. The home is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler and a heat pump, and comes with full ownership. According to the agent, the setting is a quiet road with an open position and free views.
Life in Buitengebied Werkendam zuid
This is a thinly populated corner of the municipality, with around 165 residents and an average household size of 3.1. Most homes are owner-occupied, and about 40% of households have children. Residents of the wider district of Werkendam give their living environment an average of 6.76, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a nice neighbourhood, super central, with good neighbours. Another notes it is quiet, though neighbours do not have much contact and many do not know each other. A third resident is far more critical, mentioning gossip and unreliability. The reviews are mixed, so the picture is not uniform. For more detail, see the Buitengebied Werkendam zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary school Het Baken is a five-minute walk, and Altena College for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Neeteson and Service Apotheek de Kruijf are both a couple of streets away, while the Beatrixziekenhuis in Gorinchem is a ten-minute drive. Bus stops at Sleeuwijk, Tol West and Tol Oost are a short walk, served by lines 180, 181, 221, 500 and 502. The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, about 4.4 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Altena.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €1,519,000 on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 65% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €985,000 to €1,519,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 60% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaars van Altena.
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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 Schans 29, Werkendam
What does the asking price of €2,500,000 mean for this villa?
The asking price is €2,500,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre comes to €5,000, based on the agent's listed living area of 500 m². The WOZ value, set on 1 January 2025, is €1,519,000, and the asking price sits 65% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 54%.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this villa have?
The villa has ten rooms in total, including eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area at 500 m², while the BAG registration records 637 m². The plot measures 16,000 m² according to the agent, against 14,537 m² in the BAG registration. The garden wraps around the house, and there is an integral garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €1,519,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €2,500,000 is 65% above that WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 54%, from €985,000 to €1,519,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise and flood risks at this address?
Road traffic noise at the address is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Aldi, about 1.5 km away, followed by an Albert Heijn at roughly 2.1 km. For primary education, Het Baken is about 1.5 km away, and the Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool is around 1.8 km. Altena College for secondary education is approximately 1.6 km away. In total, 13 supermarkets and 24 schools are within 5 km.
What is the neighbourhood of Buitengebied Werkendam zuid like?
The neighbourhood has around 165 residents, with an average household size of 3.1. About 40% of households have children, and 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents of the wider district of Werkendam give their living environment an average of 6.76, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a nice, quiet neighbourhood, while another is critical of gossip and unreliability. The reviews are mixed.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Sleeuwijk, Tol West at about 657 m and Sleeuwijk, Tol Oost at about 965 m, both served by lines 180, 181, 221, 500 and 502. The Werkendam, Sportlaan stop is about 1.4 km away, served by line 180. The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, approximately 4.4 km away.
What energy label does this villa have?
The villa has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated according to the agent, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler and a heat pump. The home was built in 2011. The energy label is a separate fact from the construction itself.
