A terraced house by the water in Gouda
This terraced house on Walmolenerf 42 sits in the Molenbuurt, a residential area in the Goverwelle district of Gouda. The home was built in 1989 and has an energy label C. With a price of €495,000, the asking price is 24% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €400,750. For context, terraced houses in Gouda are listed at an average of €4,252 per m².
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a single-family home with six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 114 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 112 m². The plot is 141 m². The home has a rear garden of 52 m² facing east, a carport, and is fully insulated with roof, floor and wall insulation plus double glazing. Heating is via warm air and a central heating boiler. The property is situated by the water, in a residential area, with an open view.
Life in the Molenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Gouda give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 26 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a cosy and nice neighbourhood where I feel very safe." Another notes: "The neighbourhood is safe, social and is growing towards a better environment and in terms of facilities." A third resident mentions: "Little greenery, often a lot of rubbish. But there are good small businesses and supermarkets in the neighbourhood." The neighbourhood has about 3,070 inhabitants, and 39% of households have children. The Molenbuurt neighbourhood is part of this picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Basisschool 't Palet is on your doorstep, and RK Speciale Basisschool De Oostvogel is just around the corner. The nearest GP and pharmacy, Gezondheidscentrum Goverwelle and Alphega Apotheek Goverwelle, are a five-minute walk. Bus line 3 stops at Gouda, Pepermolenerf, just around the corner. The train station Gouda Goverwelle is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Gouda offers these facilities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €454,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €275,000 to €454,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 33 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Blauw 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 Walmolenerf 42, Gouda
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €454,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 24% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €400,750.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family home with six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 114 m² per the BAG registration, while the agent lists 112 m². The plot is 141 m². There is a rear garden of 52 m² facing east and a carport.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent states the home is fully insulated with roof, floor and wall insulation and double glazing, which may help with energy use, though the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is medium, both currently and in 2050, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also medium.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 400 metres away, with Lidl and Jumbo around 700 metres. Basisschool 't Palet is about 190 metres away, and RK Speciale Basisschool De Oostvogel is 160 metres. The GP and pharmacy are both about 370 metres away. Bus line 3 stops at Gouda, Pepermolenerf, about 170 metres away, and the train station Gouda Goverwelle is about 770 metres away.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents across the municipality of Gouda give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 26 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a cosy and nice neighbourhood where I feel very safe." Another notes: "Little greenery, often a lot of rubbish. But there are good small businesses and supermarkets in the neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the municipality, not specifically the Molenbuurt.
What is the price per square metre for this home?
The price per square metre is €4,420, based on the agent's listed living area of 112 m². This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,252 per m². The asking price of €495,000 is 24% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €400,750.
Is there a garden and where is it oriented?
Yes, the home has a rear garden of 52 m², facing east. This means the garden gets morning and early afternoon sun. The property also has a carport for parking. The garden is part of the plot of 141 m².
