A waterside home in Oudewater
This six-room house sits right on the water in the heart of Oudewater, a town where the canals and historic streets set a calm, unhurried tone. The asking price of €775,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €663,385. The listing does not state the property type or year of construction, so those details are missing from the description. For a sense of what is on the market, you can compare with other homes in Oudewater.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a total volume of 403 cubic metres. The living area is 152 square metres, as recorded in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a back garden, and the property is set on navigable water within a residential area. The home has HR+ glazing and underfloor heating throughout, and it carries an energy label of A+++, which is an efficient label. The asking price works out at €5,099 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Kern Oudewater
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood with many friendly people. It has a school, a football cage and a playground, great for children. There is good security, almost no litter on the streets thanks to the many bins, lots of houses for young families, many trees and green gardens, easy to reach via the good roads." Another resident notes: "Used to spend a lot of time outside, there's plenty to do. And good people live there. 2 schools nearby. Enough bins. Roads leading everywhere." A third review mentions past nuisance from loitering youths, though it has quietened down thanks to residents' intervention. The neighbourhood has around 2,535 inhabitants, and about a quarter are aged 65 or over. For more on the area, see the Kern Oudewater neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Mariaschool RK Basisonderwijs and Jenaplansch Klavertje 4, are a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Raedts en Migo and Apotheek Oudewater are both within a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Oudewater, Tramweg is on your doorstep with line 307, and Oudewater, J.J. Vierbergenweg is a couple of streets away with lines N7, 123 and 505. The nearest train station is Woerden, about 7.2 kilometres away. The municipality of Oudewater covers the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Oudewater.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €101,000. The asking price is 667% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €75,000 in 2023 to €101,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, with clay soil that is sensitive to settlement, and 10% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Road traffic noise is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 22 dB Lden, below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Beumer and Beumer Nieuwbouw on Funda and Pararius.
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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 Blekersgracht 1, Oudewater
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €775,000 is 17% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €663,385. The price per square metre is €5,099, based on the agent's floor area of 152 square metres. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. This comparison is based on the current asking prices of homes for sale in the area.
What is the layout of the home?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 152 square metres, and the volume is 403 cubic metres. There is a back garden, and the property is situated on navigable water within a residential area. The home has HR+ glazing and underfloor heating throughout.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, as set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €101,000. The asking price is 667% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased from €75,000 in 2023 to €101,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 10% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 280 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Jumbo is about 951 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are two supermarkets within 5 kilometres. For daily groceries, the PLUS is the most convenient option, and the Jumbo offers an alternative within walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are two primary schools within a short walk: Mariaschool RK Basisonderwijs, about 412 metres away, and Jenaplansch Klavertje 4, about 496 metres away. Both are within a five-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within about a kilometre, including Basisschool St. Jozef and Basisschool De Schakels. Secondary education is further away, at about 7.8 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Oudewater, Tramweg, about 242 metres away, served by line 307. Another stop, Oudewater, J.J. Vierbergenweg, is about 437 metres away, with lines N7, 123 and 505. The nearest train station is Woerden, about 7.2 kilometres away. These stops provide bus connections from the area.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood with many friendly people. It has a school, a football cage and a playground, great for children." Another notes: "Used to spend a lot of time outside, there's plenty to do. And good people live there." A third review mentions past nuisance from loitering youths, though it has quietened down.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the property type or year of construction. These fields were not published by the agent. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
