A bright upper apartment by the water
This upper apartment on the Merwedekade sits right on the water, with a free view and a peaceful road on one side and a park on the other. It is part of the Rivierenwijk, a lively neighbourhood in the south-west of Utrecht where the streets are named after Dutch rivers. The asking price of €485,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €517,327 in the neighbourhood. For a sense of what this price buys you, it helps to look at other apartments in Utrecht.
A home with four rooms and a modern feel
Built in 1929, this upper apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is a full ownership property, with an HOA fee of €100 per month. The setting is described as being by a park, on a quiet road, on navigable water and in a residential area, with a free view.
Life in the Rivierenwijk
Residents give the Rivierenwijk an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another resident notes: "I can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green." A third review is less positive, mentioning safety concerns around the car park. The neighbourhood has around 9,155 inhabitants, and about 49% of households are single-person households. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: the Coop is just around the corner, the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and the PLUS is a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter and KBS Gertrudis are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Pluymaekers BV, is just around the corner. Bus stops at Balijebrug and Waalstraat are a couple of streets away, served by lines 29 and 1. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht is known for its many amenities and green spaces, and this home is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €502,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €314,000 to €502,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 37 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with an elevated flood risk currently and a low risk by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via two channels
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including Huus Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Merwedekade 142BS, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €502,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also keen compared with the average asking price of €517,327 in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper apartment spans two floors and has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². The home is located on the second living floor and has a volume of 288 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, which means the home is relatively economical when it comes to energy use. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, which contribute to keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1929, and in this postcode area 100% of the buildings were constructed before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of the buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Coop, just around the corner at about 268 metres. The Albert Heijn is about 420 metres away, and the PLUS is about 542 metres away. There are also a Lidl and another Coop within a kilometre, so daily groceries are never far.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is about 423 metres away, and KBS Gertrudis is about 438 metres away. Both are primary schools. There is also OBS Maaspleinschool at about 522 metres, and Rafael, a school for special education, at about 575 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Balijebrug, about 268 metres away, served by line 29. Utrecht, Waalstraat is about 298 metres away, served by line 1. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about 876 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Rivierenwijk an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood as beautiful and improving, while another appreciates the accessibility but misses green space. A third review raises concerns about safety around the car park. The neighbourhood has about 9,155 inhabitants.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The HOA fee is €100 per month. This is a full ownership property, so there is no ground lease. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
