Under offer
Rivierenwijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Giessenplein sits in a lively part of Utrecht, with the park just a couple of streets away. At 70 m² it's a comfortable size for a couple or a single person, and the B energy label means heating costs are manageable. The asking price of €439,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €470,630, making it a fair entry point for apartments in Utrecht.
Rivierenwijk is a mixed area with a strong urban feel, the address density is high, and most homes are flats. One resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" that keeps improving, especially around the Jutfaseweg. Another notes it's "cosy and accessible" but misses some green. A third review, however, points to issues with safety and waste collection. Based on three reviews, the picture is mixed: the location is convenient, but the public space could be better. For a fuller picture, see the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop and Lidl are a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: Openbare Basisschool De Hoge Raven and Da Costa Basisschool Hoograven are both within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre is easily reached by bike. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages the local parks and public services.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Van Doorn Makelaardij. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Giessenplein 11, Utrecht
Good · 3 residents
Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AII can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green.
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Data from Rivierenwijk
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About Giessenplein 11, Utrecht
The asking price of €439,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €470,630 and the median of €476,000. Apartments in Rivierenwijk sell for an average of €6,455 per m², so at 70 m² this home works out to about €6,271 per m², slightly under the norm. Given the B energy label and the location near the park, the price is in line with the market.
Rivierenwijk is a densely populated urban area with a mix of flats and some houses. It scores a 7.03 out of 10 from three reviews. Residents appreciate the accessibility and improvements to the Jutfaseweg, but some mention a lack of green space and concerns about safety and waste. The area has a young population, with many residents between 25 and 45.
The train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of Utrecht or further afield without a car.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Hoge Raven (478 m), Da Costa Basisschool Hoograven (515 m), KBS Ariëns (515 m), and Al Hambra (532 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 800 m away.
Albert Heijn is 602 m away, just around the corner. Coop and Lidl are about 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. PLUS is also within 1.1 km. For daily shopping, you have several options within easy reach.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to older homes with lower labels. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with about 37% of homes at A or A+.
Currently, 27 homes are listed for sale in Rivierenwijk. The average time on market for sold homes is 29 days, which suggests a fairly active market. The price range is wide, from €249,000 to €725,000.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenwijk
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