Jacob Simonsz. de Rijkstraat 1A
Geuzenwijk · 3554 CE Utrecht
A ground-floor apartment in Utrecht's Geuzenwijk
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Geuzenwijk, a pre-war neighbourhood in the north-west of Utrecht. Built in 1930, it is a classic benedenwoning with its own entrance on the Begane grond. The last known asking price of €350,000 was in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that average asking price in the Geuzenwijk was €478,182, and this home sat 27% below it. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one offers a different starting point than many others. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was listed at 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 54 m². The home had a rear garden of 40 m² facing north-east, and it was offered with full ownership (volle eigendom). According to the agent, the home had double glazing and a central heating boiler. There was a homeowners' association fee of €50 per month.
Life in the Geuzenwijk
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht: "With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax." Another resident notes the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful", with good social control and a safe feel at any hour. The same resident mentions that houses sell quickly, just like elsewhere in Utrecht. The neighbourhood has around 3,925 inhabitants, and about 40% of them are between 25 and 45 years old. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so they give a general impression of the area around the Geuzenwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest primary school, Al Amana Zuilen, is just around the corner, and OBS Rietendakschool is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both a ten-minute walk from the front door. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, and Apotheek Juliana Utrecht is the closest pharmacy. Public transport is convenient: bus stop Utrecht, Van Hoornekade is just around the corner with lines 7, 11 and 27. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk, and the wider municipality of Utrecht is well served by the city's network.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €393,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 sat 11% below that valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €246,000 to €393,000. As for the address itself, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level signal rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the 2050 projection is low. Heat stress is currently low, moving to medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Pauw Makelaardij on Funda and other listing platforms.
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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 Jacob Simonsz. de Rijkstraat 1A, Utrecht
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 was 11% below the WOZ value of €393,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 60%, from €246,000 to €393,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 51 m², while the BAG registration records 54 m². There is a rear garden of 40 m² facing north-east. The home is a ground-floor benedenwoning with full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The agent stated the home had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications at area level from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data: the building dates from 1930, before 1970, and the postal code area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Hoogvliet are both about 800 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. An AH XL is at about 900 metres, and a PLUS supermarket is just under a kilometre from the home. There are 61 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Al Amana Zuilen, just 122 metres away, followed by OBS Rietendakschool at 380 metres. KBS Wijzer aan de Vecht and Prinses Margrietschool are both within about 500 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.9 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Utrecht, Van Hoornekade is 204 metres away and serves lines 7, 11 and 27. Two other stops, Utrecht, Burg. Van Tuyllkade and Utrecht, Ondiep, are both around 435 metres away with lines 7 and 27. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 1.1 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One long-time resident calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, praising the nearby shops, schools and the Julianapark. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention litter could get more attention from the municipality.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee was €50 per month. This was the amount stated in the listing for the VvE contribution. The home was offered with full ownership (volle eigendom), meaning you own the property outright without a ground lease.
