Schoonhoven-West, Krimpenerwaard
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Leeghwaterstraat sits in a residential part of Schoonhoven, with a neat front garden and a private back garden. At 87 m² it is compact, but the layout is efficient and the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €425,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €535,278, making it a keen entry into the local market compared to other terraced houses in Krimpenerwaard.
Schoonhoven-West is a family-oriented area built mostly in the 1980s, so the streets are tidy and the homes well-maintained. Around 60% of the housing is owner-occupied, and the mix of families and older residents gives it a settled feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS figures show a low crime rate and good access to daily amenities. For more context, see the Schoonhoven-West neighbourhood.
Your morning routine is easy: a Lidl is just around the corner for groceries, and a PLUS is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, obs De Vlieger primary school is a couple of streets away, and CSG Willem De Zwijger secondary school is within a five-minute walk. The town centre with its restaurants and library is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Krimpenerwaard covers a wider area of villages and polders, but Schoonhoven itself has most essentials within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Leeghwaterstraat 149, Schoonhoven
Data from Schoonhoven-West
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About Leeghwaterstraat 149, Schoonhoven
The asking price of €425,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Schoonhoven-West (€535,278) and also below the median of €439,500. However, the floor area of 87 m² is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 127 m². Given the compact size and energy label B, the price is keen compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The home has energy label B, which means it is reasonably efficient. You can expect lower heating bills compared to older homes with labels D or lower, but it is not as efficient as an A or A+ label. The neighbourhood has no homes with label A+, 12.5% with A, 37.5% with B, and 50% with C, so this home is in the better half.
The nearest train station is 12.9 km away, so this is not a home for daily train commuting. You would likely rely on a car or bus for longer journeys. The bus connections in Schoonhoven are not detailed in the listing, but the town is served by regional bus lines.
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school, obs De Vlieger, is 303 m away (a couple of streets). De Rank primary school is 430 m away. For secondary education, CSG Willem De Zwijger is 401 m away, and Schoonhovens College has two locations within 589 m and 707 m. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Schoonhoven-West is a family-friendly area with 38% of households having children. The streets are quiet, and there are parks and playgrounds within a short walk. The primary schools are close by, and the crime rate is low (68 total crimes in the neighbourhood). It is a settled, residential area.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 578 m (just around the corner). PLUS is 700 m away (a five-minute walk). SPAR is 1.3 km, and Albert Heijn is 1.6 km. For daily shopping, the Lidl and PLUS are the most convenient.
Yes, the property has a plot of 121 m², which includes a front and back garden. The exact size and layout of the garden are not specified, but it offers private outdoor space typical of a terraced house from the 1980s.
In the past year, sold homes in Schoonhoven-West had an average listing duration of 41 days. This is a reasonable timeframe, indicating a balanced market. The current home is priced keenly, which may attract interest.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schoonhoven-West