Voorstraat en Centrum, Krimpenerwaard
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Schuwacht sits in the heart of Lekkerkerk, a village with a friendly, small-town feel. Built in 1908, it has 99 m² of living space and a 225 m² plot, with an energy label B. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €440,292, but detached homes are rare here. For context, detached houses in Krimpenerwaard typically command a premium.
This is the historic core of Lekkerkerk, with a mix of old and newer homes. Around 45% of properties were built before 1945, and two-thirds are single-family houses. The area is moderately urban (density 1,272 addresses per km²) and has a calm, residential feel. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its convenience: shops, schools and a GP are all within walking distance. The neighbourhood Voorstraat en Centrum has a stable population of 730, with many older residents and a fair share of families.
Daily errands are easy here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, obs Het Schateiland is a five-minute walk, and the ds. Petrus van der Veldenschool is also close by. Secondary education is available at Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg, about ten minutes on foot. The municipality Krimpenerwaard offers a mix of river landscapes and village life, with Lekkerkerk's centre providing restaurants, a library and a park within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Verdoold Makelaars.
Details of this home
Schuwacht 12, Lekkerkerk
Data from Voorstraat en Centrum
Data from Voorstraat en Centrum
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About Schuwacht 12, Lekkerkerk
The asking price is about 12% above the neighbourhood average of €440,292, but detached homes are a small segment of the market here. The median price in the area is €447,500, so this home is priced at a premium, which is typical for a detached property with a 225 m² plot and a historic character.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 17% of homes have label B, and another 17% have label A. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 13.7 km away, so this is not a commuter location for daily train travel. Most residents rely on cars or buses for longer journeys.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs Het Schateiland (602 m), ds. Petrus van der Veldenschool (777 m), and Openbare basisschool De Tuimelaar (832 m). For secondary education, Scholengroep Driestar-Wartburg is 847 m away.
Currently, 12 homes are listed for sale in Voorstraat en Centrum, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €699,000. The market is relatively active: 23 homes were sold recently, with an average selling price of €622,087 and an average time on market of 69 days.
The neighbourhood recorded 32 total crimes in the latest data, which is low for an area of this size. It is considered a safe, quiet residential area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Voorstraat en Centrum