Spanjaardstraat 42
Abdij, Middelburg
AreaA grand old house in the heart of Middelburg
On the Spanjaardstraat, a quiet road in the Abdij neighbourhood, stands this stately terraced house from 1780. With its four floors and classic proportions, it is a home with real presence in the middle of Middelburg's historic Binnenstad. The asking price of €995,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Middelburg give you a sense of what is on offer elsewhere in the municipality.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this herenhuis has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors. The living area is listed as 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². The plot measures 160 m². The house has roof insulation, a central heating boiler and a gas fireplace, and there is a detached brick garage. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road.
The Abdij neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 9.04, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities. Lots of space and in Middelburg you can always find something to do." Another adds: "It's a cosy and above all green neighbourhood, which is also close to the city centre! The residents are sometimes a bit older, which makes it very quiet." The district has 2,345 inhabitants, and a large share of them live alone. The Abdij neighbourhood is clearly a place where history and daily life sit side by side.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR is just around the corner for everyday groceries, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. ABS Middelburg primary school is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Vleugelnoot, is also close by. Bus stops at Bierkaai and Nederstraat, served by lines 569 and 584, are within a short walk, and Middelburg train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Middelburg offers a compact, walkable setting.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €617,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 61% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 10%, from €561,000 to €617,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise stays below it. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also indicated as elevated, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Theelen & Partners makelaars en taxateurs.
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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 Spanjaardstraat 42, Middelburg
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this home was set at €617,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €995,000 is 61% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, this herenhuis has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over four floors. The living area is listed as 163 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 197 m². The plot measures 160 m². There is also a detached brick garage.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
The energy label is D, which sits in the middle of the scale. With this label you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices. The agent does mention roof insulation, which is one factor that influences how the home retains heat.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The home was built in 1780 on clay soil, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 22% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risk indications for this address?
The area-level indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is currently low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are public data indications at area level, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
A SPAR is just around the corner at about 424 metres, making it the nearest option for everyday groceries. A Jumbo and an Albert Heijn are both about 880 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are 16 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice in the wider area.
What schools are near this home?
ABS Middelburg primary school is about 282 metres away, just a couple of streets from the house. The Regenboogschool and Herman Faukeliusschool are both within about 800 metres. For secondary education, Calvijn College Middelburg is about 840 metres away. In total there are 39 schools within five kilometres.
How is this home connected to public transport?
The nearest bus stops are Middelburg, Bierkaai at about 368 metres and Middelburg, Nederstraat at about 516 metres, both served by lines 569 and 584. Middelburg train station is about 730 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Admiraal De Ruyter Ziekenhuis, is in Vlissingen at about 6.6 kilometres.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 9.04, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood with good maintenance and beautiful historical amenities", while another calls it "cosy and above all green" and close to the city centre. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Abdij neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 10%, from €561,000 to €617,000. The value dipped slightly in 2021 to €535,000, then rose to €580,000 in 2022, fell back to €562,000 in 2023, and climbed to €585,000 in 2024 before reaching €617,000 in 2025.
