Louis Couperushove 12
Hoven-Oost, Nieuwegein
AreaA corner house with a roof terrace in Hoven-Oost
This corner house on Louis Couperushove 12 sits in Hoven-Oost, a residential pocket of Nieuwegein where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. Built in 1994, it is a three-storey family home with a front, side and back garden, plus a roof terrace and a garage. The asking price of €550,000 works out at €4,400 per square metre based on the agent's listing, which is sharp compared with the current market. For context, the asking price sits 5% below the WOZ value, and the home is one of many [terraced houses in Nieuwegein]( /koopwoningen/nieuwegein/tussenwoningen/ ) on the market right now.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 472 cubic metres. The living area is 125 square metres, matching the BAG registration, and the plot is 181 square metres. The property comes with full ownership, roof insulation, double glazing, wall and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in Hoven-Oost
Hoven-Oost is a compact neighbourhood of around 2,370 residents, where a mix of ages and household types gives the streets a settled, everyday feel. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11 out of 10, 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." A third resident notes: "Sometimes we have trouble with the youngsters on fatbikes, they ride everywhere and way too fast. But otherwise it's a nice neighbourhood." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general sense rather than a street-level verdict. The neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of single-family homes and flats, with about 64% of the housing stock being single-family dwellings.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and Albert Heijn a bit further out, and the nearest primary school, Lucas Galecop, is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Galecop, locatie Galecopperboog is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek de Galecop is just beyond that. For public transport, the bus stop Herman Heijermanshove is on your doorstep with lines 48, 77 and N5, and the nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 3.7 kilometres away. The Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis Nieuwegein is roughly three kilometres from the home, and [the municipality of Nieuwegein]( /gemeente/nieuwegein/ ) offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €577,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price of €550,000 is 5% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €355,000 to €577,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is elevated but by 2050 it drops to low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Aspekt Makelaars and their listing on Funda, as well as a Huispedia page. The main agent is Aspekt Makelaars.
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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 Louis Couperushove 12, Nieuwegein
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €550,000. Based on the agent's listing, that works out at €4,400 per square metre for the 125 square metres of living space. The price is 5% below the WOZ value of €577,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. Whether that represents good value depends on your own assessment of the market.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are four rooms, with a living area of 125 square metres and a volume of 472 cubic metres. The property also includes a front, side and back garden, a roof terrace and a garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €577,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 5% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 63%, from €355,000 in 2020 to €577,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still rated as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it gives a general sense rather than a definitive assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This is above the Dutch noise standard. This figure comes from public data at the address level and is an indication of the area, not a measurement taken at the property itself. It is worth being aware of if you are sensitive to traffic noise.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo, about 600 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Lidl is about 1.4 kilometres away, and there is also an Albert Heijn and a PLUS within roughly 1.5 kilometres. In total, there are 51 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this property?
The nearest primary school is Lucas Galecop, about 580 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Koningin Julianaschool - Kanjerschool! is about 640 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a kilometre. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 4.6 kilometres away, so that would involve a longer journey.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Herman Heijermanshove, about 270 metres from the home, with bus lines 48, 77 and N5. There are also stops at Blokhoeve-Noord and De Kempenaerpark within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 3.7 kilometres away, which you would need to reach by bus or bike.
What is the energy label of this home?
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. It is heated by district heating with partial underfloor heating. With an A label, you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared with less efficient homes.
What is the neighbourhood of Hoven-Oost like?
Hoven-Oost is a residential neighbourhood in Nieuwegein with around 2,370 residents. About 64% of the housing stock consists of single-family homes, and 70% of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein rate their living environment at 7.11 out of 10 on average, based on 18 reviews. Some mention it is a pleasant place to live, though parking can sometimes be an issue.
