Parkwijk-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 86 m² apartment on Melissekade feels light and well-kept, with an A+ energy label that keeps running costs low. Built in 2002, it sits in the green, family-friendly Parkwijk-Zuid neighbourhood in Leidsche Rijn. At €499,000, the asking price is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €703,462, making it a keen entry into the Utrecht market, especially compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Parkwijk-Zuid is a post-war area with a mix of families and singles, and a high proportion of family homes. Based on two reviews, residents give it a 6.44 out of 10. One resident says: "Nice little park, messy little neighbourhood, Parkwijk zuid is a nice little post-war neighbourhood near everything in Utrecht. But there are a few downsides." The other review is brief: "Meh." The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 2,850 per km²) and a park just a couple of streets away. For more context, see the Parkwijk-Zuid neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Lidl is on your doorstep and Jumbo is just around the corner. Primary school Al Amana Leidsche Rijn is also on your doorstep, while secondary school Leidsche Rijn College is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and a GP and restaurant are both within a five-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which keeps the wider city amenities close.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels, including Welwonend Makelaardij.
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Melissekade 129, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Parkwijk zuid is a nice little post-war neighbourhood near everything in Utrecht. But there are a few downsides.
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The asking price of €499,000 is 29% below the average asking price in Parkwijk-Zuid (€703,462) and also below the median of €600,000. The floor area of 86 m² is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 115 m², so the price per m² works out at about €5,802, close to the neighbourhood average of €5,968. Given the efficient energy label and recent build year, the price looks keen compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means the home has excellent insulation and low expected energy costs. In Parkwijk-Zuid, 20% of homes have label A+ and 66.7% have label A, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct access to Utrecht city centre and beyond.
Primary school Al Amana Leidsche Rijn is 239 m away (on your doorstep), and obs De Klimroos is 467 m away (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, Leidsche Rijn College is 426 m away (a five-minute walk). There are several other primary schools within a short walk.
Lidl is 239 m away (on your doorstep) and Jumbo is 337 m away (just around the corner). A second Jumbo is about 1 km away, and there is a SPAR express at 1 km. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options within a short walk.
Currently, 13 homes are for sale in Parkwijk-Zuid, with prices ranging from €495,000 to €1,700,000. The average asking price is €703,462 and the median is €600,000. This apartment is at the lower end of the price range.
Parkwijk-Zuid is a post-war neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. It has a strong urban feel (address density 2,850 per km²) and a park just 300 m away. Residents rate it 6.44 out of 10, with one noting it's "near everything in Utrecht" but with some downsides. The area has a high proportion of family homes (67%) and owner-occupied homes (52%).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Parkwijk-Zuid