Grauwaartsingel 496
Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, Utrecht
AreaA modern apartment in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum
This apartment on the Grauwaartsingel sits in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, a lively part of Utrecht where everything feels close at hand. Built in 2018, it is part of a newer generation of homes in this district. The asking price of €450,000 sits 37% below the average asking price of €708,875 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,884, and this home is listed at €6,716 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Utrecht.
Inside the home
This is a one-bedroom apartment on the second floor, with one bathroom and a total of two rooms spread over a single level. The living area is listed as 67 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 square metres. The home has a balcony and comes with an indoor garage and a parking space. It is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The property is leasehold, with the ground rent permanently bought off, and the monthly homeowners association fee is €168.
Life in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum
Residents of the wider Leidsche Rijn district give their surroundings an average score of 7.67, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a mixed neighbourhood where people look out for each other and it is quiet to live, with all amenities close by, including Leidsche Rijn centre, Parkwijk shopping centre, a bus stop, the train station, schools, sports clubs, parks, a cinema and restaurants. Another resident mentions the peace and greenery, with shops, schools and other facilities just a short distance away, and Park Hoge Weide around the corner. A third resident, who has lived there for twelve years, notes a decline in recent years related to integration and litter. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,865 residents, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For a fuller picture of the area, have a look at the Leidsche Rijn-Centrum neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR express just around the corner. Several primary schools are a couple of streets away, including Eben-Haëzerschool and KBS Onder De Bogen, while secondary school Academie Tien is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Julius Gezondheidscentra is on your doorstep, and the FLeiR Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Jan Wolkerssingel is on your doorstep with lines 5, 11, 48 and 73, and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn train station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of facilities across the city, and this part of it is well served. More broadly, the municipality of Utrecht has plenty to offer.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the current data. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas. Road traffic noise is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise all stay below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including MelvinDeMakelaar, Pararius, Funda and Huispedia. The listing is available through four sources in total.
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About Grauwaartsingel 496, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 is 37% below the average asking price of €708,875 in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,884, while this home is listed at €6,716 per square metre. The average floor area of homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is 105 square metres, and this apartment is 36% smaller at 67 square metres according to the agent.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building. The living area is 67 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 square metres. The home includes a balcony and comes with an indoor garage and a parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, with district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The monthly homeowners association fee is €168.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is leasehold, with the ground rent permanently bought off. This means the leasehold has been settled in advance, so there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The home is part of a homeowners association, with a monthly fee of €168. The apartment was built in 2018.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has road traffic noise measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all of which stay below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF.
What climate risks apply to this address?
For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is medium. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 this is expected to drop to low. Heat stress is currently low and is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Jumbo supermarket is the nearest, at 121 metres, followed by a SPAR express at 213 metres. Further away are Vomar at 1,108 metres, Aldi at 1,172 metres and Lidl at 1,188 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius there are 68 supermarkets in total, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Eben-Haëzerschool and KBS Onder De Bogen, both at 483 metres, and De Oase at 500 metres. KBS De JazzSingel is at 561 metres. For secondary education, Academie Tien is at 624 metres. In total there are 129 schools within a five-kilometre radius.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Jan Wolkerssingel at 78 metres, served by lines 5, 11, 48 and 73. Utrecht, Centrumboulevard is at 353 metres with lines 28 and N1, and Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn is at 364 metres with lines 5, 10, 11, 28, 48, 73 and N1. The nearest train station is Utrecht Leidsche Rijn at 233 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Leidsche Rijn district give their surroundings an average score of 7.67, based on seven reviews. One resident highlights that all amenities are close by, including the centre, shopping, transport, schools and parks. Another mentions the quiet and green character, with facilities just a short distance away. A third resident notes a decline in recent years related to integration and litter.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 14 homes for sale in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum. The average asking price is €708,875, with a median of €658,500. Prices range from €350,000 to €1,149,000. The average floor area of homes for sale is 105 square metres, and the average asking price per square metre is €6,884.
