Kern Koewacht, Terneuzen
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s semi-detached house on Nieuwstraat sits in the heart of Koewacht, a village where life moves at a gentler pace. With 185 m² of living space and a 544 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The energy label is C, which is reasonable for a home of this age. At €435,000, the asking price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €384,545, but the larger-than-average floor area and plot help explain that. For context, semi-detached houses in Terneuzen typically sell for around that level.
Kern Koewacht is a small, quiet community with about 1,875 residents. It's a place where people know each other, one resident describes it as having "nice people and plenty to do in the neighbourhood." The same resident adds: "I grew up here and enjoy walking around. The supermarket is around the corner and plenty of activities are organised." The village has a mix of ages, with a notable share of older residents (540 aged 65+), but also families with children (250 households). Most homes are owner-occupied (77%) and nearly all are single-family houses (92%). The neighbourhood Kern Koewacht is rated 9 out of 10 by its residents.
For your morning bread and groceries, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Vlaswiek is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Heidepoort is a bit further but still reachable on foot. The village also has a restaurant and a library nearby. For secondary education, you'd need to travel about 11 km, and the nearest train station is 45 km away, so a car is essential. The municipality Terneuzen covers a wider area with more amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Kuub Makelaars Zeeuws Vlaanderen. The listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
Details of this home
Nieuwstraat 87, Koewacht
Excellent · 1 resident
I grew up here and enjoy walking around. The supermarket is around the corner and plenty of activities are organised.
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About Nieuwstraat 87, Koewacht
The asking price of €435,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €384,545 and the median of €362,000. However, this home is larger than average (185 m² vs 157 m²) and sits on a 544 m² plot. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €430,114, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying for similar properties.
The home has energy label C. This is a decent rating for a 1931 property, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label C, while 55% have a lower rating (D or below), so this home is above average for the area.
Kern Koewacht has 250 households with children, and there are two primary schools within walking distance. The village is quiet and safe, with only 27 total crimes reported. One resident says: 'Nice people and plenty to do in the neighbourhood.' The large garden and 185 m² of space make this home suitable for a family.
The PLUS supermarket is just 244 metres away, a couple of streets. There's a restaurant 400 metres away and a library 700 metres away. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Vlaswiek is 525 metres away. Secondary schools and the train station are much further (10.7 km and 44.6 km respectively), so a car is needed for those.
The house was built in 1931, so it has character and period features. With energy label C, it has likely been updated to some extent. The 544 m² plot offers a good-sized garden. Given the age, you may want to check the maintenance of the roof, windows, and heating system, but the listing does not mention any specific issues.
There are 22 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €195,000 to €699,000. The average price per m² is €2,632, so this home's €2,351 per m² is slightly below that average. The asking price of €435,000 is above the median of €362,000, reflecting the larger size and plot.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kern Koewacht