De Korte Akkeren Oud, Gouda
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s terraced house on Westerkade sits in a lively part of Gouda, where the streets have a real sense of history. With 101 m² of living space and a 143 m² plot, it offers a generous layout for a home of this age. The asking price of €409,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €366,643, but the larger-than-average floor area and private outdoor space help explain that. For context, terraced houses in Gouda typically command a premium.
De Korte Akkeren Oud is a dense, inner-city neighbourhood with a very high address density (2,758 addresses per km²). It's a mix of ages: lots of 25-45 year olds, but also a fair share of families and older residents. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war (93% built before 1945), and 70% are single-family homes. Two-thirds of homes have an energy label D or lower, so this home's label D is typical for the area. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. You can read more about the neighbourhood De Korte Akkeren Oud.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a short stroll: De Goudakker is a couple of streets away, and the Westerschool is just a bit further. For secondary education, De Goudse Waarden is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk, and a park or public garden is a five-minute walk. The municipality Gouda offers a compact city centre with all amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
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Westerkade 46, Gouda
Data from De Korte Akkeren Oud
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About Westerkade 46, Gouda
The asking price of €409,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €366,643 and the median of €350,000. However, this home is larger than average (101 m² vs 94 m²) and has a private plot. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €370,539, so the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and outdoor area.
The energy label is D, which is typical for pre-war homes in this neighbourhood, 69% of homes here have label D or lower. A D label means moderate energy efficiency; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it's not the worst. You can expect reasonable insulation but probably single glazing in some parts.
Gouda railway station is 1.6 km away, about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle. The station offers direct trains to Utrecht, Rotterdam, and The Hague.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: De Goudakker (134 m) and Westerschool (394 m). For secondary education, De Goudse Waarden has two locations within about 800 m. There's also a special primary school, SBO Park en Dijk, at 868 m.
Lidl is just 284 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a few minutes. Albert Heijn is 925 m (a ten-minute walk), and Hoogvliet is 1 km away. For a wider selection, there are 25 supermarkets within 5 km.
Currently, there are 28 homes for sale in De Korte Akkeren Oud, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €750,000. This home is one of the larger ones available. In the past year, 89 homes were sold, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Korte Akkeren Oud