A century-old semi-detached home on the river dike
This 1913 semi-detached house sits on Buitendams, a road that follows the dike along the river, in the Giessendam-West neighbourhood of Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The listing does not state the energy label, so you will not find that information here. With a living area of 127 m² according to the agent, the asking price is €495,000. For context, there are currently 13 semi-detached houses for sale in the municipality, with an average asking price of €574,500.
Inside the house
The agent describes a home with six rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 127 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 121 m². The plot measures 535 m² according to the agent, against 500 m² in the BAG registration. The home has been on the market since 10 November 2026.
Life in Giessendam-West
Giessendam-West is a residential area along the river, and residents across the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Good, safe, friendly neighbourhood." Another adds: "Lots of lovely people! Always a chat with neighbours on the way! Great neighbourhood." A third resident is more critical: "There are nice people living here, but it's very cliquey, they struggle a bit with new people. Safety is somewhat lacking, and there is regular nuisance." The neighbourhood has around 3,500 inhabitants, and about 70% of the homes are owner-occupied. If you want to know more about what it is like to live here, [the Giessendam-West neighbourhood] page has more details.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and a Dirk is just as close. Primary schools are within easy reach: IKC De Wonderwijzer is a couple of streets away, and the Koningin Wilhelmina-School is a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is available at the Willem de Zwijger College, just around the corner. The pharmacy, Apotheek HaGi, is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice LCG Hardinxveld-Giessendam is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 707 stops at Apollostraat, just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Hardinxveld Blauwe Zoom, is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam is a small town on the river, and [the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam] page gives an overview of the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €370,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 34% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €269,000 to €370,000. As for the address itself, the area-level data indicate a medium foundation risk, which is common for a home built in 1913 on clay soil. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the norm. The current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lamper & Van Vliet Woningmakelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Buitendams 378, Hardinxveld-Giessendam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 34% above the WOZ value of €370,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 127 m², is €3,898.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 127 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 121 m². The plot measures 535 m² according to the agent, against 500 m² in the BAG registration.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €370,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has risen by 38%, from €269,000 in 2020 to €370,000 in 2025. The asking price is 34% above the current WOZ value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level data indicate a medium foundation risk for this address. This is based on the home being built in 1913 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. It is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is about a ten-minute walk away, and a Dirk is just as close. Primary schools such as IKC De Wonderwijzer are a couple of streets away. The pharmacy is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk. The train station Hardinxveld Blauwe Zoom is a five-minute walk.
What is it like to live in Giessendam-West?
Residents across the municipality of Hardinxveld-Giessendam give their living environment an average score of 7.48, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "good, safe, friendly neighbourhood," while another mentions the friendly people and chats with neighbours. A third resident notes that it can be "a bit cliquey" and mentions some nuisance.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, no information about the home's energy performance is available from this listing.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 13 homes for sale in the Giessendam-West neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €574,500 and a median price of €535,000. The asking price for this home is €495,000, which is below both the average and the median.
