A ground-floor home in the heart of Gorinchem
This ground-floor home sits on Burgstraat 40 in the Bovenstad, the oldest part of Gorinchem's city centre. The area is known for its monuments, city walls and the lively bustle of the inner city, with shops, museums and the weekly market all within easy reach. The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €522,882. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €4,459, while this home is listed at €4,255 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Gorinchem, this one stands out for its central setting and its price.
A compact home with modern touches
Built in 1915, this home offers 94 square metres of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 square metres. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The property is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with full ownership, so there is no leasehold. According to the agent, the home is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €100. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs.
Life in the Bovenstad
Residents of the district of Gorinchem binnenstad give their living environment 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 resident, who moved in only three weeks ago, says: "My experience with the neighbourhood is good, I've only been living here for 3 weeks but I'm extremely pleased." A third resident adds: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." The neighbourhood has about 2,035 inhabitants, and more than half of the households are single-person households. The Bovenstad is a historic area, and the reviews reflect that mix of charm and practicality. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Bovenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The GP practice Kalkhaven is just around the corner, and the Stadsapotheek Poels pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the SPAR is on your doorstep, the Coop is a five-minute walk, and the Nettorama is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools within walking distance, including Jenaplanschool Gorkum and obs De Tweemaster for primary education, and Fortes Lyceum for secondary education. The nearest bus stop is Gorinchem, Walstraat, a couple of streets away, with bus line 47. The train station Gorinchem is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gorinchem offers a compact centre where most things are within reach, as described in the municipality of Gorinchem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €384,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 101%, from €191,000 to €384,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 31 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, with notes indicating the home was built in 1915 on clay soil, and that 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, an elevated current flood risk, and a low flood risk for 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Keizer makelaars Houten and De Keizer Smit makelaarshuys on Funda.
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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 Burgstraat 40, Gorinchem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €384,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €522,882. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,459, while this home is listed at €4,255 per square metre.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 94 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 square metres. The property has a volume of 367 cubic metres. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it occupies the ground floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and it reflects the official registration.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, according to public data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1915 on clay soil, and 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 5% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are based on the reference years 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications and do not reflect an on-site measurement at this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, at 334 metres, which is within a five-minute walk. The Coop is at 591 metres, and the Nettorama is at 1,076 metres. There are also a PLUS at 1,250 metres and an Albert Heijn at 1,446 metres. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. Jenaplanschool Gorkum is a primary school at 497 metres, and obs De Tweemaster is another primary school at 525 metres. For secondary education, Fortes Lyceum is at 533 metres. There are also CBS De Tamboerijn at 597 metres and ISK de Toekomst at 741 metres. In total, 41 schools are within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Gorinchem, Walstraat, at 397 metres, served by bus line 47. There are also stops at Gorinchem, Haarstraat and Gorinchem, Krijtstraat, both at around 444 and 450 metres, served by line 706. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, at 930 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Gorinchem binnenstad give their living environment an average score of 7.85, based on four reviews. One resident says: "All necessary amenities within walking distance of both bustle and tranquillity." Another says: "very nice cosy neighbourhood that really gets into the holidays. everything is within walking distance." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just the Bovenstad.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 101%, from €191,000 to €384,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value. The asking price is 4% above the current WOZ value.
