A sunny spot in Hoven-Oost
This terraced house on Herman Gorterhove 27 sits in Hoven-Oost, a quiet pocket of Nieuwegein where the streets are lined with homes from the mid-nineties. The asking price is €540,000. For context, terraced houses in Nieuwegein typically sell for around that figure, and the median asking price in the neighbourhood is exactly €540,000.
The home itself
Built in 1994, this house spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 124 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 118 m²; the plot is 141 m² in both. The garden faces south-west, so it catches the afternoon sun. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Hoven-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they are unaffordable for first-time buyers." Another adds: "We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has about 2,365 residents, and homes here sell quickly, with an average of 13 days on the market. The Hoven-Oost neighbourhood is part of the Galecop district.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a short walk or cycle. Lucas Galecop primary school is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Galecop is also close by. The nearest bus stop, Nieuwegein Herman Heijermanshove, is on your doorstep, with lines 48, 77 and N5. The train station Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is about 3.5 km away, and the Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute drive. The municipality of Nieuwegein offers a range of services and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €565,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 4% above the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €313,000 to €565,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and the foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Reinerie Garantiemakelaars.
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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 Herman Gorterhove 27, Nieuwegein
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €540,000. The median asking price in Hoven-Oost is also €540,000, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €531,273. Homes in this area sell quickly, with an average of 13 days on the market.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, this terraced house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The home spans three floors, and the living area is 124 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 118 m². The plot is 141 m². The garden faces south-west.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €565,000 as of 1 January 2025. This is 4% above the asking price of €540,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 81%, from €313,000 in 2020 to €565,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settling. This is an indication based on public data for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm.
What amenities are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 635 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance. Lucas Galecop primary school is about 723 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Galecop is about 498 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Galecop is about 775 metres away. The nearest hospital is Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis Nieuwegein, about 3.3 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Nieuwegein, Herman Heijermanshove, about 105 metres away, with bus lines 48, 77 and N5. There are additional stops nearby, including Nieuwegein, Blokhoeve-Noord and Nieuwegein, Galecopperdijk. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 3.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Hoven-Oost is a neighbourhood in the Galecop district of Nieuwegein, with about 2,365 residents. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions that parking can sometimes be a problem, while another notes that most amenities are in the neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 1994, and the energy label is a separate fact from the construction year. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
