A calm spot in a lively student area
This apartment on the Albert van Dalsumlaan sits in Rijnsweerd, a neighbourhood in the east of Utrecht where students and families live side by side. The area is green and quiet in places, yet close to the university and the city centre. The asking price is €450,000. For more context, you can compare with other apartments in Utrecht.
A three-room apartment from 1979
The apartment dates from 1979 and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient, so expect reasonable energy costs. The home is offered for sale via one agent, and the listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage.
Living in Rijnsweerd
Residents describe Rijnsweerd as cosy, though not without its quirks. One resident says: "It's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex. It can be a bit noisy at times and the rubbish is not put away neatly." Another adds: "Really a nice neighbourhood, but no amenities such as supermarket, pharmacy, GP, chemist, café, etc." A third resident mentions the seagulls in spring and the lack of a cheap supermarket, but also the greenery and the quiet surroundings. Based on three reviews, the average score residents give is 6.79 out of 10. The neighbourhood has about 3,000 inhabitants, and a large share of them are students. For more details, see the Rijnsweerd neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner, with a PLUS and another SPAR a couple of streets away. Daltonschool Rijnsweerd is on your doorstep, and the Utrechtse Schoolvereniging is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Koningslaan is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Apotheek van Keule is a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Rijnsweerd Zuid is on your doorstep, with lines 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, N9, 200, 203, 207, 272, 298, 299, 302, 315 and 376. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, about 1.6 km away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of facilities and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €451,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is almost equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €316,000 to €451,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The climate risk indications for this area are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Lauteslager 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Albert van Dalsumlaan 853, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is almost equal to the WOZ value of €451,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value has risen by 43% over the past five years, from €316,000 in 2020 to €451,000 in 2025. The price per square metre is €5,488, based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label C. The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage, so these are not part of the property as described.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a moderate label, so you can expect average energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy efficiency. The home was built in 1979, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding and current flood risk, but a low flood risk by 2050.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 841 metres, with a PLUS at 1,106 metres and another SPAR at 1,212 metres. Daltonschool Rijnsweerd is at 185 metres, and the Utrechtse Schoolvereniging is at 880 metres. The GP practice Koningslaan is at 832 metres, and the Alphega Apotheek van Keule is at 1,168 metres. The Diakonessenhuis hospital is at 1,335 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Rijnsweerd Zuid is at 186 metres, with lines 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, N9, 200, 203, 207, 272, 298, 299, 302, 315 and 376. There is also a tram stop De Kromme Rijn at 596 metres with lines 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan at 1,608 metres.
What do residents say about living in Rijnsweerd?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. They mention the cosy atmosphere and the greenery, but also the noise from students and the lack of amenities like shops and a cheap supermarket. One resident says: "It's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex." Another notes: "Really a nice neighbourhood, but no amenities such as supermarket, pharmacy, GP, chemist, café, etc."
How fast do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in Rijnsweerd are sold on average within 16 days, according to recent sales data. The average asking price for homes currently for sale is €620,833, with a median of €500,000. This apartment is priced at €450,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,619, while this home is listed at €5,488 per m².
