A compact studio in the heart of Culemborg
This studio on Ridderstraat 14 sits in the Binnenstad, the historic centre of Culemborg, where the streets are lined with old buildings and the atmosphere is lively. The home dates from 1860 and is offered for €239,500. That asking price is 47% below the average asking price of €451,250 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 28 homes currently for sale here. The living area of 35 m² is 66% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 102 m². For more context, you can compare it with other studios in Culemborg.
What the home offers
The studio is on the first floor and has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 35 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 31 m². The home has block heating and is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €188.52. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the district of Culemborg Oost, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.91, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood. There are often fun activities or organisations run by the residents themselves, like Halloween trick-or-treating or neighbourhood parties. Most people are also sociable and friendly." Another notes: "The street where I live is nice, I'm not very social with the neighbourhood people myself, but the contact with the neighbours is good." The reviews also mention that secondary schools could be better organised. Of the homes in this neighbourhood, 82.8% were built before 1945. You can read more about the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. CBS Koningin Beatrixschool is on your doorstep, and the kbs Josefschool is a five-minute walk. The GP practice MC De Fonteijn and Apotheek de Fonteijn are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Zandstraat and Händellaan, served by lines 41 and 46, are a ten-minute walk away, and Culemborg train station is about 1.3 km from the home. The municipality of Culemborg offers a compact centre with all these facilities close by, as described on the municipality of Culemborg.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €202,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 102%, from €100,000 to €202,000. For the address, the area-level risk indications show elevated foundation risk, with notes about the 1860 construction on clay soil and a possible shallow foundation. The noise level from road traffic is 46 dB and from rail traffic 47 dB, both below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is current flood risk, while flood risk for 2050 is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Weeda & Jellema Makelaardij b.v. and their listings on Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
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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 Ridderstraat 14, Culemborg
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €239,500 is 19% above the WOZ value of €202,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 102%, from €100,000 to €202,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the price is too high or too low.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 35 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 31 m². The home is on the first floor and has block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €188.52.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1860, which is a fact about its age, not a statement about its maintenance state.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The area-level risk indication for foundation is elevated. This is based on public data, including the fact that the home was built in 1860 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 73% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 6% 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 around this home?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB and rail traffic noise at 47 dB, both below the Dutch noise standard. This means the noise levels are not considered excessive according to the regulations. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 367 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Jumbo is at 650 metres, and Aldi at 881 metres. There are also PLUS and Lidl within about 1.7 km. This means you have several options for daily groceries within a short distance from the home.
What schools are close to this studio?
CBS Koningin Beatrixschool is just 78 metres away, on your doorstep. The kbs Josefschool is at 392 metres, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, hét KWC is at 812 metres. Residents of the district mention in reviews that secondary schools could be better organised, but this is a personal observation from a few residents.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Culemborg, Zandstraat, at 703 metres, served by lines 41 and 46. Another stop, Culemborg, Händellaan, is at 805 metres with the same lines. Culemborg train station is about 1.3 km away. This gives you options for both bus and train travel, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not stated.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Culemborg Oost give an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood. There are often fun activities or organisations run by the residents themselves." Another mentions: "The street where I live is nice, the contact with the neighbours is good." Some reviews also note that secondary schools could be better organised.
Is this the cheapest home for sale in the neighbourhood?
Yes, with an asking price of €239,500, this studio is the cheapest of the 28 homes currently for sale in the Binnenstad neighbourhood. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €451,250, and the median is €387,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 35 m², is €6,843.
