A friendly village home in Giessen
This terraced house on Guldenaerde 12 sits in the village of Giessen, part of the municipality of Altena. It's a home with a traditional feel, built in 1960, and it's offered for sale at €319,000. According to the agent, the asking price is 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €488,200. It's also the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this area. For context, [terraced houses in Altena] give you an idea of what's on offer nearby.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 84 m², though the BAG registration records 91 m². The plot is 130 m² according to both sources. There's a back garden of 20 m² and a front garden, with the back garden accessible from the rear. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it's offered in full ownership. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Giessen
Giessen is a small village where residents of the municipality of Altena give an average score of 7.61, based on 17 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 adds: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." A third resident notes: "Beautiful neighbourhood, quiet but with super friendly people, really gives you that village feel. Sometimes a bit remote and quite a drive to the motorway, though all essentials are nearby." The village has around 1,450 residents, and about 36% of households have children. For more on [the Giessen neighbourhood], you can see what's typical for the area.
Amenities and transport
Daily essentials are within easy reach. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Giessen-Rijswijk is just around the corner, and the nearest supermarket, SPAR, is a couple of streets away. For a wider choice, Lidl and Boon's Markt are a short drive. Primary schools like Chr Basissch De Zaaier and CBS De Verrekijker are within a ten-minute walk or so. The nearest bus stop, Giessen, Parallelweg, is on your doorstep, with lines 181 and 221. The train station at Gorinchem is about 6.7 km away. This is all part of [the municipality of Altena], which offers a mix of village life and practical connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there's no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, with notes that the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 46 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is medium. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Paans Makelaars in onroerende goederen and Paans Makelaars in onroerende goederen on Funda.
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About Guldenaerde 12, Giessen
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Giessen?
The asking price of €319,000 is 35% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €488,200. It's also the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this area. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,642, while this home is listed at €3,798 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 84 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 84 m², though the BAG registration records 91 m². The plot is 130 m². There's a back garden of 20 m² and a front garden, with the back garden accessible from the rear.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this home. Without it, there's no official comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. This is based on the home being built in 1960 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, about 1.7 km away. Lidl is at 3.2 km, Boon's Markt at 3.4 km, and another SPAR at 4.2 km. PLUS is just under 5 km away. For daily groceries, the SPAR is a short drive or bike ride.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools within a few kilometres. The nearest is Curio prinsentuin Andel, a secondary school at 1.2 km. Primary schools include Chr Basissch De Zaaier at 1.7 km, CBS De Verrekijker at 2.1 km, and Ds Gisbertus Voetiusschool at 2.2 km. Basisschool 't Ravelijn is at 3.2 km.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Giessen, Parallelweg, just 176 metres away, with lines 181 and 221. Another stop, Giessen, Randweg-Tankstation, is at 287 metres with line 268. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 6.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Altena give an average score of 7.61, based on 17 reviews. One resident says: "Can walk to everything: the center, supermarket, shops, schools, park, playgrounds. Kids can play safely." Another notes: "A quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association. Mainly elderly residents and families." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself doesn't tell you about the condition of the home, just its energy efficiency.
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