A historic terraced house in the heart of Gorinchem
Bornsteeg 6 is a terraced house from 1850, tucked into the Benedenstad, the oldest part of Gorinchem. This is a home with real character, set in a street where history is visible in every brick. The asking price of €335,000 sits 27% below the average asking price of €455,922 for terraced houses in Gorinchem, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 67 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent, with a plot of 36 m². There is a patio garden facing south, and the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, plus a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership.
Life in the Benedenstad
Residents give the Benedenstad an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity. (Shops, museums and nature). Plenty of choice in eateries and sufficient activities or events." Another adds: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood has around 3,820 inhabitants, and a large share of homes here date from before 1945. This is a place where people seem to feel at home quickly, as one recent arrival put it: "I've only been living here for 3 weeks but I'm extremely pleased." For a fuller picture of the Benedenstad neighbourhood, the reviews give a sense of daily life.
Amenities and transport
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop a couple of streets away. CBS De Tamboerijn primary school is a five-minute walk, and Fortes Lyceum for secondary education is about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Schulte Gorinchem is on your doorstep, and Stadsapotheek Poels is even closer. Bus line 706 stops at Gorinchem, Krijtstraat just around the corner, and Gorinchem train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gorinchem offers a compact centre where most daily needs are within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €314,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €202,000 to €314,000. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 46 dB Lden and from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated, though the 2050 projection is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including leuk! makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Bornsteeg 6, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this home was set at €314,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €335,000 is 7% above that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €202,000 to €314,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 67 m² and the plot is 36 m². There is a patio garden facing south. The home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, plus a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label F. Label F is one of the least efficient labels, so expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, which are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The address has a medium foundation risk indication. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1850 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 55% of properties were built before 1970. About 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner at about 300 metres, and the Coop is a couple of streets away. CBS De Tamboerijn primary school is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Schulte Gorinchem is on your doorstep. The pharmacy Stadsapotheek Poels is even closer, at about 160 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 706 stops at Gorinchem, Krijtstraat, about 250 metres away. Bus line 1 stops at Gorinchem, Kazerneplein, a bit further. Gorinchem train station is about 780 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The central location makes the station easily reachable on foot.
What do residents say about the Benedenstad?
Residents give the Benedenstad an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident mentions that all necessary amenities are within walking distance, with shops, museums and nature nearby. Another says it is a very cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays, with everything within walking distance. The reviews are based on a small number of responses.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €335,000 for 67 m² works out to €5,000 per m², based on the agent listing. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,152. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €455,922, and the median is €395,000, so this home is priced below both.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as elevated, while the 2050 projection is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving and Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are 45 homes currently for sale in the Benedenstad, with asking prices ranging from €215,000 to €900,000. The average asking price is €455,922 and the median is €395,000. In the past period, 123 homes were sold at an average price of €445,947, with an average time on the market of 56 days.
