A compact home in the heart of Gouda
This semi-detached house on Raam 57 sits in the middle of Gouda's historic centre, where the streets hum with city life and the Gouwe river is just a stroll away. Built in 1900, it's a slice of old-town character with a modern energy label C. At €325,000, the asking price was in line with the market, sitting well below the neighbourhood average of €644,769 for similar properties. For context, [semi-detached houses in Gouda] typically command higher prices, making this an accessible entry point. This home has not been online since 10 October 2026.
Inside the home
Step inside and you'll find a compact layout spread across three floors, with two rooms, one bedroom and a single bathroom. The living area measured 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The plot is 45 m². The home came with double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership. There was a rear garden of 12 m² facing east, described by the agent as requiring maintenance. The property sits on a quiet road, yet right in the centre and within a residential area.
Life in Raam e.o.
Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.4, based on four reviews. One resident captures the ambivalence: "Beautiful and central, but busy and riskier for women to live." Another notes the trade-offs: "Ugly but in a top location." The reviews paint a picture of a lively, central spot with supermarkets within walking distance and the station a short bike ride away, though some mention limited greenery and a sense that people keep to themselves. The district counts around 2,155 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 47%. [The Raam e.o. neighbourhood] is a mix of old and new, where 54.5% of homes predate 1945.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Coop within a five-minute walk. For schools, the r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is a five-minute walk, and the Casimirschool is a couple of streets further. The GP practice Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug is on your doorstep, with BENU Apotheek Korte Akkeren a five-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop at Hoge Gouwe is just around the corner with lines 2, 190 and 275, and Gouda train station is a ten-minute walk. The Groene Hart Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Gouda] offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €298,000 as of 1 January 2025, which put the asking price 9% above that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €178,000 to €298,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The foundation risk is elevated, given the 1900 construction on peat soil, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and current flood risk is medium, though it's expected to be low by 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Huispedia and Van Rhijn Makelaars, among others.
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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 Raam 57, Gouda
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 was 9% above the WOZ value of €298,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 67%, from €178,000 to €298,000, reflecting a strong upward trend in the area.
What is the layout of this home?
The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread across three floors. The living area was 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 70 m². The plot measures 45 m². There was a rear garden of 12 m² facing east, which the agent noted required maintenance. The home was offered in full ownership.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, which help with efficiency. The exact monthly costs would depend on your usage and energy prices.
What are the foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1900 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 58% of properties were built before 1970, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation like at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden, below the norm, and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Lidl is just around the corner at about 350 metres, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsen Gouda Centrum, Custers & Vlug is on your doorstep at 246 metres, and the pharmacy is about 588 metres away. The r.k. basisschool St. Aloysius is a five-minute walk, and Gouda train station is about 830 metres away.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €4,710, based on the agent's listed living area of 69 m². This was about 16% above the neighbourhood average asking price per m² of €4,073. The overall asking price of €325,000 was roughly 50% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €644,769, though the home was also significantly smaller than the average.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.4 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Beautiful and central, but busy and riskier for women to live." Another notes: "Ugly but in a top location." Common themes include the central location, nearby amenities, but also limited greenery and some concerns about safety at night.
