Terraced houses for sale in Krimpen aan den IJssel

Krimpen aan den IJssel: what you notice when looking for a terraced house here

Krimpen aan den IJssel lies on the south bank of the Hollandsche IJssel, directly opposite Capelle aan den IJssel and within cycling distance of Rotterdam. The municipality has its own character: quiet residential neighbourhoods, relatively lots of green space and a population that has often lived there for years. You notice this in the housing market too. Terraced houses do not come onto the market in large waves here. Supply is limited and demand is constant, which means you have to react quickly when something becomes available.

Terraced houses in Krimpen aan den IJssel are in the upper middle segment. This is partly due to the location (favourable relative to Rotterdam and the region) and partly to the quality of the neighbourhoods. For first-time buyers, this is not an easy market. For those moving up who are looking for something away from the hustle and bustle of Rotterdam, it is a more realistic option. View the current supply and price range via all homes for sale in Krimpen aan den IJssel.

What influences the price of a terraced house here

Terraced houses in Krimpen aan den IJssel are not all priced equally. A number of factors determine where a property falls in the spectrum:

• Construction period. Houses from the 1960s and 1970s are generally larger in floor area but require more maintenance. Newer houses are more compact but more energy-efficient.
• Energy label. A poor energy label depresses the value and increases your monthly costs. Always ask about the label and the insulation status of the cavity wall, roof and glazing.
• Location within the neighbourhood. Houses on a through road or near an industrial estate are lower in price than houses on a quiet street with greenery.
• South-facing back garden. This noticeably increases the asking price. Check the orientation on a map before you schedule a viewing.
• Condition of the kitchen and bathroom. Outdated wet rooms are factored in by buyers as renovation costs. This sometimes gives room for negotiation.

For current price levels and comparisons with similar properties: see the overview at the top of this page.

Neighbourhoods to watch

Krimpen aan den IJssel is compact. In practice, the municipality consists of one contiguous residential area with different neighbourhoods. Residents give the municipality an average score of 8.6/10, which is high for a municipality in the Randstad.

• Krimpen aan den IJssel (core) — score 8.6/10. The centre and surrounding residential neighbourhoods together form the heart of the municipality. Amenities are easily accessible, the atmosphere is quiet and social cohesion is remarkably high for a municipality so close to Rotterdam. Many terraced houses here are in rows from the post-war period, with back gardens overlooking green strips or water.

Want to know more about how residents rate the municipality? Read the reviews and neighbourhood data of Krimpen aan den IJssel.

Practical tips for anyone wanting to buy a terraced house in Krimpen aan den IJssel

• Set up your search before you start bidding. Houses in Krimpen aan den IJssel sometimes only stay online for a few days. If you don't respond immediately, you miss out. Make sure your financing is broadly in place before you actively search.
• Use the Buurtje.nl app. The app is free and sends you a push notification as soon as new supply becomes available that meets your criteria. This way you don't have to manually search every day. Download the app via the App Store or Google Play.
• Check the HOA status for end-of-terrace houses and terraced houses with shared elements. Sometimes there is an informal HOA for the maintenance of shared roofs or fences. Ask the selling agent explicitly about this.
• Watch out for easements. With terraced houses in older neighbourhoods, there are sometimes agreements about passageways, pipes or light that are not immediately visible in the advertisement. Have the purchase agreement checked by your own legal advisor or notary.
• Schedule the viewing on a weekday morning. Then you see how busy the street is, whether there is parking space and how the light falls in the house without being influenced by a tidy Saturday presentation.
• Ask about the buildings insurance and any damage claims. With terraced housing, leaks from neighbours can also affect your home. A damage history says a lot about the maintenance of the adjacent properties.
• Also compare supply in the region. If supply in Krimpen aan den IJssel is limited, a terraced house in Rotterdam can be a realistic alternative. View terraced houses in Rotterdam for a direct comparison.

Is renting or another municipality an option?

Not everyone is ready to buy immediately, or wants to get to know the neighbourhood first. In that case, there are also opportunities to rent terraced houses in Krimpen aan den IJssel. This can be a good intermediate step if you want to explore the municipality before making a purchase decision.

For those for whom buying a terraced house in Krimpen aan den IJssel proves too expensive or too scarce, the region around Rotterdam is the logical fallback option. The supply of terraced houses in Rotterdam is larger and more varied, although the price level varies greatly per neighbourhood. Those who are flexible in location significantly increase their chances in a tight regional market.