A warm welcome in Gouderak
This terraced house on Essendreef sits in the heart of Gouderak, a village in the Krimpenerwaard where life moves at a friendly pace. The home was built in 1970 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €625,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average for terraced houses in Krimpenerwaard, which sits at €807,750. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,699.
The home itself
Inside, you'll find five rooms spread over three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 162 m². The plot measures 232 m² according to both sources. The home has a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southwest, and an attached brick garage. It is offered with full ownership. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Gouderak
Gouderak is a village where people know each other and lend a hand, as one resident puts it: "People know each other and help each other, without constantly dropping by or violating each other's privacy." Another resident, who has lived here for 42 years, says: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction! Only recently nothing has been done about the front and back gardens of various houses!" Across the municipality of Krimpenerwaard, residents give an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. The village has a lively shopping street with specialist shops, and the homes in the historic centre are around a century old. The neighbourhood has about 2,615 residents, and 62% of the homes are owner-occupied. The municipality of Krimpenerwaard offers a mix of village life and countryside.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Boon's Markt supermarket is on your doorstep, just 76 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Bron and obs De Kranepoort, are a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk E. Oostendorp is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Moordrecht is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 996 stops at Gouderak, Essendreef, just 122 metres away, and the nearest train station is Gouda, about 4 kilometres away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €444,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 41% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €253,000 to €444,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; in this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The pluvial flooding risk is low, but the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kolpa van Leeuwen | Moordrecht.
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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 Essendreef 18, Gouderak
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €625,000 is 41% above the WOZ value of €444,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,699.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms across three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 133 m², while the BAG registration records 162 m². The plot is 232 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southwest, and an attached brick garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The label indicates the energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is limited. The current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Boon's Markt is just 76 metres away, so you can walk there in under a minute. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both 605 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are 16 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools, De Bron and obs De Kranepoort, are both 300 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There are 45 schools within 5 kilometres, including secondary schools, though the nearest secondary school is about 5 kilometres away.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 996 stops at Gouderak, Essendreef, just 122 metres away. There are also stops at Gouderak, De Waal (238 metres) and Gouderak, Pols (562 metres). The nearest train station is Gouda, about 4 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Gouderak?
Residents of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard give an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 11 reviews. One resident says: "People know each other and help each other, without constantly dropping by or violating each other's privacy." Another, who has lived there for 42 years, says: "Have lived there for 42 years with full satisfaction!"
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €625,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €807,750. The median asking price is €587,500. The living area of 133 m² is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 191 m².
