A classic semi-detached home in Werkendam
On Vissersdijk, in the heart of Werkendam, this semi-detached house from 1910 stands on a quiet road in a residential area. With its open setting and classic character, it feels like a piece of traditional Dutch living. The asking price is €389,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Altena are currently listed at an average of €431,000.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 346 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 94 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 square metres. The plot is 109 square metres according to both sources. There is a west-facing back garden. The home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler with air conditioning. The energy label is C.
The Centrum Werkendam neighbourhood
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.03, based on five 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 resident is less positive: "The neighbourhood is a backstreet and working-class area and ordinary people, gossip and backbiting are part of it." A third resident simply calls it "a nice neighbourhood. Super central. And the neighbours are good too." The neighbourhood has about 1,620 inhabitants, and 44% of households are single-person. The Centrum Werkendam neighbourhood is part of the wider municipality.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The MCD supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool and OBS Sigmond. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Neeteson, and Service Apotheek de Kruijf is nearby. Bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Plein, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, about 2.4 kilometres away. The municipality of Altena covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €334,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 73%, from €193,000 to €334,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 25 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the 1910 construction on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaars van Altena and their listings on Funda, Huispedia and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Vissersdijk 30, Werkendam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €389,000, while the WOZ value is €334,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 16% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 73%, from €193,000 in 2020 to €334,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 94 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 square metres. The plot is 109 square metres. There is a west-facing back garden. The home has roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing, and a central heating boiler with air conditioning.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and a C label means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, which the agent lists as features. The energy label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction, but it does give an indication of how much you might spend on heating and electricity.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1910 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 85% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The MCD supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Aldi a couple of streets away. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Ds Johannes Groenewegenschool and OBS Sigmond. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Neeteson, and Service Apotheek de Kruijf is nearby. Bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Plein, just around the corner.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.03, based on five 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." Another resident is less positive, mentioning gossip and backbiting. A third resident calls it "a nice neighbourhood. Super central."
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public risk data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 25 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels give an indication of what you might experience in the area.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €193,000 in 2020 to €334,000 in 2025, an increase of 73% over five years. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed from the municipal valuation records. The WOZ value is used for local taxes and is not the same as the market value, which is reflected in the asking price.
What is the nearest train station and how far is it?
The nearest train station is Boven-Hardinxveld, which is about 2.4 kilometres from the home. This distance is measured as the crow flies. For local travel, bus line 180 stops at Werkendam, Plein, just around the corner.
What is the flood risk for this area?
According to public risk data, the current flood risk for this address is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The home is located in Werkendam, which is part of the municipality of Altena.
