A quiet spot on the edge of Genderen
This semi-detached house sits on a quiet road just outside the built-up area, with an open setting that gives the place a sense of space. Genderen itself is a small village in the municipality of Altena, where life moves at a relaxed pace. The asking price of €415,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €516,600, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with other semi-detached houses in Altena.
A home with history and character
Built in 1900, this house has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 549 m³. The agent lists the living area at 145 m², while the BAG registration records 157 m². Outside there is a front garden and a rear garden of 68 m², with an easterly orientation and access via the back alley, plus an attached brick garage and a balcony. The home has partial double glazing, a combination boiler and a wood stove, and it is offered as full ownership. According to the agent, the setting is on a quiet road, outside the built-up area and with an open position.
Life in Genderen
Genderen is a village where residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 17 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association, mainly elderly residents and families. Another says it feels like the traditional Netherlands, with everything within walking distance and children able to play safely. A third mentions the village feel, friendly people and the Maas nearby for boating, though notes it can feel a bit remote and is a drive to the motorway. The village has around 1,580 inhabitants, and about 38% of households include children. For more context, you can read about the Genderen neighbourhood.
Daily essentials and getting around
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away, and the nearest primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Het Fundament, is also just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk AMEEdic is a couple of streets away, while the nearest pharmacy is a ten-minute walk in Wijk en Aalburg. Bus stops on the Hoofdstraat and Bulkstraat, served by lines 227 and 228, are a five-minute walk, and the nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about 14 km away. The municipality of Altena covers the wider area, and you can find more about the municipality of Altena for a broader picture.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €411,000, and the asking price is 1% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €260,000 to €411,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1900 on clay soil, with a note that 27% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and the heat stress risk is low, all as area-level data.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including ViaJoop Makelaardij and other platforms.
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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 Doeverensestraat 49, Genderen
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €411,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is small, which is a factual observation about the listing.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed at 145 m², while the BAG registration records 157 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 68 m², an attached brick garage, and a balcony. The home has partial double glazing, a combination boiler and a wood stove.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €411,000. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the value increased by 58%, from €260,000 to €411,000. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the change in the official valuation over that period.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. This is based on the home being built in 1900 on clay soil, with a note that 27% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is about 800 metres away, and an Aldi is about 2.6 km away. The nearest primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool Het Fundament, is about 300 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk AMEEdic is about 800 metres away, and the nearest pharmacy is about 4.1 km away in Wijk en Aalburg.
What is public transport like from this home?
The nearest bus stops are on Hoofdstraat and Bulkstraat, both about 440 to 513 metres away, served by bus lines 227 and 228. The nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about 13.8 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 17 reviews. One resident describes Genderen as a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association, mainly elderly residents and families. Another mentions the village feel and friendly people, though notes it can feel a bit remote and is a drive to the motorway.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a lower label like E means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home has partial double glazing, according to the agent, which is a separate feature.
