Binnenstad, Woerden
NeighbourhoodThis 1899 terraced house on Voorstraat sits right in the heart of Woerden's old centre. With 64 m² of living space and a compact 45 m² plot, it's a classic Dutch townhouse, narrow but full of character. The price of €725,000 is 31% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €555,429, which puts it on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Woerden.
Binnenstad is the historic centre of Woerden, with around 2,850 residents. It's a dense, urban area (address density 2,271 per km²) where most homes are pre-war, 56% were built before 1945. The population is mixed: many singles (850 one-person households) and a fair share of over-65s (545). One resident sums it up: "It's cosy, I have returned to Woerden." That's based on a single review, but it captures the appeal of living in a lively, compact centre. For more context, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Voorstraat is a central street, so daily errands are easy. The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there's an Aldi a bit further. For primary schools, the Wilhelminaschool is a couple of streets away, and the Jan de Bakkerschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is close too: Kalsbeek College is within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the historic centre with its restaurants and shops is literally on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Woerden.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Koning makelaars - ERA én NVM.
Details of this home
Voorstraat 13, Woerden
Excellent · 1 resident
That it's cosy, I have returned to Woerden
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About Voorstraat 13, Woerden
The asking price is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €555,429, and the floor area (64 m²) is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². So the price per square metre is relatively high. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the historic centre location and the character of an 1899 townhouse.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, not the best, but far from the worst. In the neighbourhood, 54% of homes have label A, so this one is slightly below average in energy performance. You can expect moderate heating costs.
Binnenstad is very walkable. The Albert Heijn is 271 m away, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.1 km away, so about a ten-minute walk. Restaurants and the library are also close by. It's a dense, urban area with a mix of ages.
The plot is 45 m², which typically includes a small courtyard garden. The listing does not specify the garden layout, so you would need to see it in person.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 64 m² of living space, it likely has two or three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The year of construction is 1899, so it's an old building. The energy label C suggests some modernisation has been done, but the listing does not mention any recent renovations. A structural survey would be advisable.
The listing does not mention parking. In the historic centre, parking is often on-street and may be limited. You would need to check with the municipality about permits and availability.
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