Melissekade 89
Parkwijk-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA calm start in Parkwijk-Zuid
This apartment on Melissekade sits in a quiet corner of Parkwijk-Zuid, a post-war neighbourhood in Utrecht where people keep an eye on each other. With 93 m² of living space and an A energy label, it is an efficient home from 2002. The rent of €1,630 is in line with the market, sitting close to the average for apartments in Utrecht.
The neighbourhood
Parkwijk-Zuid is a mixed, green neighbourhood, and residents appreciate that. One resident says: "A nice mixed neighbourhood where people look out for each other and it is quiet to live. The biggest advantage is that all amenities are close by, such as Leidsche Rijn centre, Parkwijk shopping centre, bus stop, train station, schools, sports clubs, parks, cinema and catering." Another adds: "Wonderfully quiet neighbourhood with lots of green, with shops, schools and other amenities within short distance." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.44 out of 10. The area is home to many families, with a mix of ages and household types. The Parkwijk-Zuid neighbourhood is part of Leidsche Rijn, a district that has grown rapidly in recent decades.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the Lidl is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner. A couple of streets away, Al Amana Leidsche Rijn provides primary education, while obs De Klimroos is a five-minute walk. Secondary school Leidsche Rijn College is a ten-minute walk. The train station is about 1.6 km away, and the park is just around the corner. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities, from the city centre to green spaces like Park Hoge Weide.
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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.
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About Melissekade 89, Utrecht
Is €1,630 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,630 is close to the average of €1,639 for rental homes in Parkwijk-Zuid, and the median is €1,634. With 93 m², the price per square metre comes to about €17.50, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €15.28 per m². Given the energy label A and the location, the rent is in line with what is being asked in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, and it reflects the energy performance of the home as registered in the national database.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Lidl is just 65 metres away, literally on your doorstep. The Jumbo is 170 metres away, also within a short walk. For a wider choice, there are about 60 supermarkets within 5 km, including a Vomar and a SPAR express at around 1.2 to 1.5 km.
What schools are nearby?
Al Amana Leidsche Rijn, a primary school, is 65 metres away. Obs De Klimroos is 296 metres away. For secondary education, Leidsche Rijn College is 590 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, such as KBS De Achtbaan and De Boomgaard.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away. That is a walk of about 20 minutes or a short cycle. The station provides connections to Utrecht city centre and beyond, making this a convenient base for commuters.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Parkwijk-Zuid is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Reviews mention that people look out for each other and that amenities are close by. One resident notes it is a "nice little park" but also mentions "a few downsides". The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with a large share of households with children.
