A warm welcome in Arkel
This terraced house on Prins Bernhardstraat 5 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Arkel, a village with a strong sense of community. The asking price is €395,000. For comparison, terraced houses in Molenlanden are listed at an average of €4,087 per m².
The home itself
Built in 1962, this three-storey family home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m²; the plot is 138 m² in both. The garden is southwest-facing, with a 75 m² back garden and a 30 m² front garden. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating, air conditioning and a heat pump. The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label.
Life in Arkel-Dorp
Residents of the municipality of Molenlanden give their living environment an average score of 8.19, based on ten reviews. One resident says: "Great little neighbourhood, small cosy village. Lots of tourism in high season." Another adds: "Everyone is always very cosy and caring for each other." A third resident, who moved in recently, notes: "What stands out is the sense of community in the neighbourhood... They are open to new residents, who are each warmly welcomed with a flower or plant." The village has a shopping gallery with a supermarket, bakery, butcher and other shops, plus two restaurants and a snack bar. About 26% of residents are 65 or older, and the neighbourhood has 2,810 inhabitants. For more on the Arkel-Dorp neighbourhood, the sense of community is a recurring theme.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are just around the corner at Coop, 365 metres away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Arkel, is a couple of streets away. Brede School Lingewaard, a primary school, is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Arkel, Prinses Beatrixstraat, is on your doorstep, with lines bB and 704. The train station Arkel is 833 metres away. For secondary education, Gilde Vakcollege Techniek is about 2.4 km away. The pharmacy and hospital are in Gorinchem, a few kilometres further. The municipality of Molenlanden offers a rural setting with these amenities within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €323,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 22% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €203,000 to €323,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Waterpoort 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.
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About Prins Bernhardstraat 5, Arkel
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €395,000. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €484,600, and the average price per m² is €4,087. This home is listed at €4,341 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is made here about whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 91 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The plot is 138 m². There is a 75 m² back garden and a 30 m² front garden, both facing southwest.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €323,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 59%, from €203,000 in 2020 to €323,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the foundation risks for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, and 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is 365 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Arkel is 162 metres away. Brede School Lingewaard, a primary school, is 631 metres away. The nearest bus stop, Arkel, Prinses Beatrixstraat, is 80 metres away, with lines bB and 704. The train station Arkel is 833 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the municipality of Molenlanden give their living environment an average score of 8.19 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident describes it as a "small cosy village" with a strong sense of community, where new residents are welcomed with a flower or plant. The village has a shopping gallery and active club life.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with partial underfloor heating, air conditioning and a heat pump. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the agent's description of the insulation and heating systems gives an indication of the home's energy features.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 10 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €295,000 to €875,000. The average asking price is €484,600, and the median is €412,000. The average living area of homes for sale is 122 m², while this home has 91 m² according to the agent.
