Meipoortstraat 8
De oude Stad binnen de gracht, Doesburg
AreaA 17th-century gem in the heart of Doesburg
Meipoortstraat 8 is a terraced house from 1685, sitting right in the centre of Doesburg, within the historic De oude Stad binnen de gracht neighbourhood. The asking price of €965,000 is 68% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €574,833, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,702, while this home is listed at €4,974 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The home is one of the [terraced houses in Doesburg] currently on the market.
Inside this 17th-century home
According to the agent, this corner house has five rooms, two bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over four floors, with a volume of 886 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 194 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 square metres. Similarly, the plot is 186 square metres according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 150 square metres. The home has a rear garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley, and is offered with full ownership. The agent notes insulation in the roof, partial double glazing, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and the property is described as being in the centre.
The De oude Stad binnen de gracht neighbourhood
This is a neighbourhood with a long history, where 88% of homes were built before 1945. The average household size is 1.7 people, and 46% of residents are aged 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.19 based on two reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood was so beautiful..... When we moved here 10 years ago, Beinum was a tidy neighbourhood. Everything looked well-maintained. But in recent years it has become increasingly neglected." Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood is very neat and well-maintained in some parts, in other places in this neighbourhood it is ugly and old-fashioned." The neighbourhood recorded 85 crimes in total, a figure you can interpret for yourself. This is [the De oude Stad binnen de gracht neighbourhood].
Daily life around Meipoortstraat
Groceries are on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just 49 metres away, Aldi a couple of streets further, and Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Kindcentrum de Horizon is a five-minute walk, and MKC Anne Frank Doesburg is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Linie, with Service Apotheek De Linie Doesburg. Bus stops are just around the corner: Doesburg, Meipoort with lines 26, 27, 29, 627 and 801, and Doesburg, Karel Doormansingel with lines 26, 29 and 801. The nearest train station is Dieren, about 4.2 km away. This is all within [the municipality of Doesburg].
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is elevated, with notes that the home was built in 1685 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Grotenhuis Makelaardij.
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About Meipoortstraat 8, Doesburg
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €965,000 is 68% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €574,833. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,702, while this home is listed at €4,974 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 24 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €285,000 to €1,350,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this corner house has five rooms, two bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over four floors, with a volume of 886 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 194 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 94 square metres. The plot is 186 square metres according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 150 square metres. The home has a rear garden facing southeast, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the least efficient label G. The agent notes insulation in the roof, partial double glazing, wall and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features may help keep energy use in check, though the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public area-level data. The home was built in 1685 on clay soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just 49 metres away for groceries, with Aldi at 1.1 km and Dekamarkt at 1.4 km. Kindcentrum de Horizon primary school is 312 metres away, and MKC Anne Frank Doesburg is 895 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Linie at 442 metres, with Service Apotheek De Linie Doesburg at 529 metres. Bus stops are within 231 metres with lines 26, 27, 29, 627 and 801, and the nearest train station is Dieren at 4.2 km.
What is the neighbourhood like?
De oude Stad binnen de gracht is a historic neighbourhood where 88% of homes were built before 1945. The average household size is 1.7 people, and 46% of residents are aged 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.19 based on two reviews, with one noting the neighbourhood was once tidy but has become neglected, and another saying it is well-maintained in some parts but ugly and old-fashioned in others.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Public data indicates the noise from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. This is an area-level indication from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The home is located in the centre of Doesburg, so some traffic noise may be expected given the central setting.
How old is this home and what does that mean?
The home was built in 1685, making it over 300 years old. This is a fact about the construction year, and the home is part of a neighbourhood where 88% of properties were built before 1945. The age of the home is reflected in its historic character and central location within the old town of Doesburg. The energy label is C, and the agent notes various insulation features including roof, wall and floor insulation.
