A home by the water in Asperen
This detached house on Molenwal 21A sits right by the water in the heart of Asperen, a village in the Betuwe region. The setting is described as being on the water and in a residential area, with a front garden of 179 m² facing southeast. The asking price is €559,500, and this is the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale in this part of Asperen. For context, homes in West Betuwe in general vary widely in price, but this particular property stands out for its size and waterside position.
The house itself
The agent lists this as a single-storey home with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, and a volume of 350 m³. The living area is given as 161 m², which is 38% larger than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². According to the agent, the home has roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The ownership situation is described as 'see deed', which means the exact form of ownership is stated in the purchase contract. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Asperen Oude Kern
Asperen Oude Kern is a small neighbourhood with around 1,135 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. One resident of the wider municipality of West Betuwe describes it as 'wonderful living in peace and safety within short distance of motorways', though they note there is no café or catering establishment within walking distance. Another resident mentions that the station is nearby and that there are two buses every half hour. Based on 16 reviews across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.76 out of 10. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a notable share of families with children. For more detail, you can read about the Asperen Oude Kern neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options a bit further away, including Albert Heijn and Jumbo. For primary education, CBS De Open Poort and Openbare Basisschool De Zandheuvel are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Asperen, also close by, while the BENU Apotheek Lingesteyn is in Leerdam. For public transport, bus stops at Leerdamseweg and Raadhuisplein are within walking distance, served by lines 260, 660 and 673. The nearest train station is Leerdam, about two kilometres away. The wider area, the municipality of West Betuwe, offers a range of villages and facilities. The address does come with some area-level risk indications from public data sources. The foundation risk is indicated as elevated, which is common for a home built in 1906 on clay soil, and the notes mention that a large share of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The risk of pluvial flooding is also elevated, and the current flood risk is elevated, though this is expected to become medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including the agent Van Ekeren Kuiper Leerdam and listings on Huispedia and Funda. The listing does not state the property type, floor area or year of construction, so some details are missing from the agent's description.
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About Molenwal 21A, Asperen
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €559,500. This is the highest price among the five homes currently for sale in Asperen Oude Kern. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 161 m², is €3,475.
How many rooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this is a single-storey home with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 161 m², and the volume is 350 m³. The home also has a front garden of 179 m² facing southeast.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions that the home has roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public data. The notes mention that the home was built in 1906 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The current flood risk is indicated as elevated, and the risk of pluvial flooding is also elevated. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to become medium. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, about 630 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is about 1.6 km away, and Jumbo is about 1.9 km away. There are seven supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close by?
CBS De Open Poort and Openbare Basisschool De Zandheuvel are both within about 570 metres, so a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a few kilometres, including Basisschool De Hobbitstee and Christelijke Basisschool Juliana.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Leerdamseweg and Raadhuisplein are within walking distance, served by lines 260, 660 and 673. The nearest train station is Leerdam, about 1.9 km away. A resident of the municipality mentions that the station is nearby and that there are two buses every half hour.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Asperen Oude Kern has around 1,135 residents, with a mix of ages and a notable share of families with children. Reviews from the wider municipality of West Betuwe give an average score of 7.76 out of 10. One resident praises the peace and safety, while another mentions some issues with loitering youths and a lack of facilities.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the property type, floor area or year of construction. These fields are missing from the agent's description.
