A village home with room to grow
Dorpsstraat 11 sits in the heart of Rijswijk (NB), a village where life moves at its own pace. This semi-detached house from 1959 has a classic look that fits right into the street scene. The asking price is €595,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €576,571, and the median is €639,000. If you are curious about other options, you can compare with other semi-detached houses in Altena.
Inside the home
The agent lists the living area at 228 m², while the BAG registration records 130 m². The plot is 395 m² according to both sources. Inside, you will find six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total volume of 380 m³. The energy label is B, which means the home has a reasonable energy performance. Built in 1959, the house has a solid, traditional layout that gives you plenty of space to make your own.
Life in Rijswijk (NB)
Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 17 reviews. One resident says: "Can walk to everything: the center, supermarket, shops, schools, park, playgrounds. Kids can play safely. Neighbours are friendly and helpful but not meddlesome. Still feels like the traditional Netherlands." Another adds: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." A third notes: "Beautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby." The village has about 1,900 inhabitants, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, at 61%. This is the Rijswijk (NB) neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Giessen-Rijswijk, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Altena, is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the SPAR is a ten-minute walk, and the Lidl is a similar distance. Primary schools like Basisschool 't Ravelijn and Chr Basissch De Zaaier are within a ten-minute walk, while secondary education at Curio prinsentuin Andel is a bit further. The bus stop Rijswijk, Kruisstraat, with lines 181 and 221, is just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Gorinchem, is about 6 km away. All of this is part of the municipality of Altena.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. As for the address, the area-level risk indications show that road traffic noise is at 41 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built in 1959 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and 73% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, staying medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Aarendonk Makelaardij.
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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 Dorpsstraat 11, Rijswijk (Nb)
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 can be compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €576,571 and the median of €639,000. Prices in the area range from €385,000 to €769,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,896, while this home is listed at €2,610 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The total volume is 380 m³. The living area is listed at 228 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 130 m². The plot is 395 m². The energy label is B.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data. This is based on the home being built in 1959 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 73% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the SPAR, about 2.4 km away, followed by the Lidl at 2.4 km and Boon's Markt at 2.7 km. There are seven supermarkets within 5 km. For daily groceries, you would likely walk or cycle a short distance, as the closest options are a few minutes away.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools nearby include Basisschool 't Ravelijn at 2.4 km, Chr Basissch De Zaaier at 2.4 km, and CBS De Verrekijker at 2.6 km. For secondary education, Curio prinsentuin Andel is about 1.8 km away. There are 15 schools within 5 km, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport in Rijswijk (NB)?
The nearest bus stop is Rijswijk, Kruisstraat, about 350 metres away, with bus lines 181 and 221. Other stops include Rijswijk, Almweg at 627 metres and Giessen, Parallelweg at 840 metres, both on the same lines. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 5.9 km away.
What do residents say about living in the municipality of Altena?
Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.61, based on 17 reviews. One resident says: "Can walk to everything: the center, supermarket, shops, schools, park, playgrounds. Kids can play safely." Another notes: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families."





