A quiet spot in Almkerk oost
Van Hogendorpstraat 28 is a terraced house from 1974, sitting on a quiet road in the Almkerk oost neighbourhood of Almkerk. The home is part of a small community where residents mention an active neighbourhood association and a mix of elderly people and families. With an asking price of €389,000, the price is 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €526,600, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,173, and this home is listed at €3,087 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at the wider market, this is one of the [terraced houses in Altena] currently available.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 126 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m²; the plot is 171 m² in both sources. The property has a front garden and a rear garden of 71 m², with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs are to be expected.
Life in Almkerk oost
Almkerk oost is a neighbourhood of about 1,575 residents, where the average household size is 2.3 people. Residents give the area an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association," noting that it is mainly elderly residents and families. Another resident says, "Everything is kept tidy, but all sanctimonious people who always have to meddle," which gives a slightly different perspective. A third review mentions some thefts at an apartment complex, with the resident saying they do not really feel safe, though they add that the people around them are generally nice. The reviews paint a mixed but mostly positive picture of daily life in [the Almkerk oost neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Almkerk and Service Apotheek Almkerk are both within a five-minute walk. Kindcentrum De Halm primary school is on your doorstep, with Basisschool cns d'Uylenborch a couple of streets away. The nearest bus stop, Almkerk, Anjerlaan, is just around the corner and serves lines 221, 223, 228 and 229. For longer journeys, the nearest train station is Gorinchem, about 6.7 km away. The municipality of Altena, of which Almkerk is part, covers the surrounding area and its villages.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €383,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €249,000 to €383,000. As for the area around the address, the noise level from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress indication is low now but medium by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data, not a verdict on this particular property.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Goud Makelaardij and Goud Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Van Hogendorpstraat 28, Almkerk
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €389,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €383,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 26% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €526,600, and the price per m² is €3,087, compared with the neighbourhood average of €3,173 per m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 126 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot is 171 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 71 m², with the rear garden facing south and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler. These features may help keep energy use in check, but the label itself is the official indicator of the home's energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but this is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it is meant as a general guide rather than a definitive assessment of the property's foundation.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The climate risk indications for this address are based on area-level data. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk in 2050 is also medium. Heat stress is currently low, but it is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications for the surrounding area, not a prediction for this specific property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is about 450 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Almkerk and Service Apotheek Almkerk are both within about 500 metres. Kindcentrum De Halm primary school is just 165 metres away, and Basisschool cns d'Uylenborch is about 520 metres. The nearest bus stop, Almkerk, Anjerlaan, is 210 metres away and serves lines 221, 223, 228 and 229.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Almkerk, Anjerlaan, at about 210 metres, with lines 221, 223, 228 and 229. There are additional stops on Burg. Blokstraat and at Altenahove, both within about 640 metres. The nearest train station is Gorinchem, at about 6.7 km, which is roughly a 10-minute drive or a longer bus ride, depending on connections.
What do residents say about living in Almkerk oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it "a quiet neighbourhood with an active neighbourhood association," with mainly elderly residents and families. Another says "everything is kept tidy," though they mention some meddling neighbours. A third review notes some thefts at an apartment complex, affecting their sense of safety. The reviews are mixed but generally positive.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 54% between 2020 and 2025, from €249,000 to €383,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €255,000 to €313,000. The most recent value, set on 1 January 2025, is €383,000, which is 2% below the current asking price of €389,000.
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