A pre-war apartment in Rivierenwijk
This apartment on Beerzestraat 14 sits in Rivierenwijk, a neighbourhood in the Zuidwest district of Utrecht. Built in 1931, it is a classic pre-war home with a lived-in character. The asking price is €550,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in Rivierenwijk is €512,649, and the median is €525,000. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its age and character.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 75 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a rear garden of 53 m², which the agent describes as 'onderhoud binnen', meaning it requires maintenance. The energy label is D, which is a mid-range label, so expect moderate energy costs. The home has a volume of 290 m³.
Rivierenwijk
Rivierenwijk is a neighbourhood with about 9,155 residents, and it has a mix of housing, with 46% owner-occupied homes. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another resident notes: "I can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green." A third review mentions safety concerns, saying the neighbourhood is "going downhill fast" due to drug trading and litter. The reviews reflect a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, see the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, KBS Gertrudis is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is just around the corner, and Apotheek Buijs pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Balijelaan is on your doorstep, with bus lines 1 and 29. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €550,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €349,000 to €550,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 39 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and current flood risk is also elevated, though the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rosenberg Van Leusden Makelaars Utrecht.
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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 Beerzestraat 14, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €550,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is in line with the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen by 58% over the past five years, from €349,000 in 2020 to €550,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 75 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is also a rear garden of 53 m², which the agent notes requires maintenance. The home has a volume of 290 m³. The energy label is D, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance. In the neighbourhood, 39.5% of homes have an A label, and 26.3% have a D label or lower, so this home is in the lower half of the energy performance range.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, and the fact that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 39 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address, based on the 2022 and 2023 reference years. They are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, at 228 metres, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 280 metres. A PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away at 468 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a kilometre: a Coop at 700 metres and a Lidl at 898 metres. So daily groceries are easily accessible.
Which schools are close to this home?
KBS Gertrudis, a primary school, is a couple of streets away at 327 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 368 metres, and OBS Maaspleinschool is at 545 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, including De Wereldwijzer at 619 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 0.8 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Utrecht, Balijelaan is on your doorstep at 203 metres, with bus lines 1 and 29. Another stop, Utrecht, Waalstraat, is just around the corner at 274 metres, with line 1. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, at 740 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around.
What do residents say about living in Rivierenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood, saying it "keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another appreciates the accessibility, noting they can reach most groceries within 5 minutes by bike, but misses green space. A third review raises concerns about safety and litter. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What is the average asking price in Rivierenwijk?
The average asking price for homes currently for sale in Rivierenwijk is €512,649, with a median of €525,000. The cheapest home is listed at €299,000 and the most expensive at €900,000. The average price per square metre is €7,308. This apartment is priced at €550,000, which is above the neighbourhood average, but no judgement is made about whether that is fair.
