Rivierenwijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 84 m² apartment on Jacob Westerbaenstraat sits in a lively part of Utrecht, built in 2000 and carrying an A+ energy label, a real plus for keeping bills down. The asking price of €569,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €470,630, but the home's modern efficiency and size help explain it. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, and this one stands out for its low running costs.
Rivierenwijk is a dense urban area with over 9,000 residents, mostly young adults and families. Reviews are mixed: one resident calls it a "beautiful neighbourhood" that "keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another notes it's "cosy, accessible but lacks some green," while a third warns of safety issues and poor waste collection. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.03 average. The neighbourhood Rivierenwijk is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses.
For groceries, you have a Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: KBS Gertrudis is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a couple of streets away. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of restaurants and a park within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Lauteslager Makelaars and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Jacob Westerbaenstraat 26, 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 Jacob Westerbaenstraat 26, Utrecht
The asking price is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €470,630, but this apartment is larger (84 m² vs 77 m² average) and has an A+ energy label, which only 10% of homes in the area have. Recently sold homes in Rivierenwijk went for an average of €520,196, so the price is on the high side but reflects the modern, efficient build.
An A+ label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. In Rivierenwijk, only 10% of homes for sale have A+, making this a standout for efficiency. The building is from 2000, so it likely has good insulation and modern installations.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions drug dealing and litter on the car park, while another praises the area's beauty and recent improvements. The neighbourhood has 358 total crimes reported, but no further breakdown is available. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel.
Primary schools are within walking distance: KBS Gertrudis is 303 m away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 581 m away. There are also special education options like Auris Rotsoord at 614 m. Secondary schools are about 0.8 km away.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The area is very well connected by bike, with most amenities reachable within 5 minutes by bike according to residents.
A park or public garden is 0.3 km away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. However, one resident notes the neighbourhood "lacks some green" overall, so while there is a nearby park, it may not be abundant.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rivierenwijk
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