A quiet spot in Meeuwen
Tucked away on a quiet road in the village of Meeuwen, this semi-detached house from 1951 sits on a plot that the BAG registration puts at 670 m², while the agent lists 851 m². The home itself is part of a small community in the municipality of Altena, where life moves at a gentle pace. With a price of €550,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the market, especially given the differences in stated floor areas. For context, semi-detached houses in Altena give you a sense of what similar homes go for here.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 190 m². The plot shows a similar discrepancy: the BAG says 670 m², the agent says 851 m². The property comes with a front, side and rear garden, with the rear garden facing north and accessible via the back. There is an attached brick garage, and the home is fully owned. The agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus partial double glazing, and heating via a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating.
The village of Meeuwen
Meeuwen is a small village with around 680 residents, and it has that close-knit feel you often find in the countryside. Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." Another adds: "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." A third review is less positive, mentioning gossip and backbiting. The village has a high share of single-family homes, and most properties are owner-occupied. For more on the area, have a look at the municipality of Altena.
Amenities and transport
The nearest primary school, Christelijke Basisschool De Ark, is just around the corner, and there are a few other schools within a short drive. For groceries, the closest supermarket is a SPAR, a few kilometres away, with a Nettorama and Albert Heijn further out. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Vermeulen in Dussen, a couple of streets away, while the pharmacy is in Almkerk. Bus stops on the Dorpsstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 223 and 227, and the nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about a ten-minute drive.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible. The address does come with some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes that the home was built in 1951 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 57% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Paans Makelaars in onroerende goederen and Paans Makelaars in onroerende goederen on Funda.
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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 Hoek 10, Meeuwen
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house in Meeuwen?
The asking price is €550,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 113 m², comes to €4,867. The BAG registration records a larger living area of 190 m², so the price per square metre would differ if calculated on that basis. The asking price is on the high side compared to the market.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 190 m². The plot is listed as 851 m² by the agent and 670 m² by the BAG registration.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address has area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes about the 1951 construction on clay soil and the high share of pre-1970 buildings in the postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby in Meeuwen?
The nearest primary school, Christelijke Basisschool De Ark, is just around the corner. The closest supermarket is a SPAR, a few kilometres away, with a Nettorama and Albert Heijn further out. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Vermeulen in Dussen, and the pharmacy is in Almkerk. Bus stops on the Dorpsstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 223 and 227.
What is the neighbourhood of Meeuwen like?
Meeuwen is a small village with around 680 residents. Residents across the municipality of Altena give their living environment an average score of 7.58, based on 16 reviews. One resident describes it 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. A third review is less positive, mentioning gossip.
Is there a train station near this home?
The nearest train station is in Gorinchem, about 12 kilometres away. The closest bus stops are on the Dorpsstraat in Meeuwen, just around the corner, with lines 223 and 227. There are additional stops on the Van Buurenstraat and in Dussen, all within a short walk or drive.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus partial double glazing, and heating via a central heating boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The home was built in 1951.
