A sunny upper apartment by the water
This upper apartment on the Merwedekade sits right on the water, with a sunny terrace facing east and a free view over the park and the quiet road. Built in 1919, it is a classic Utrecht bovenwoning with plenty of character. The asking price is €645,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht is €517,327, so this home sits well above that.
Five rooms across two floors
The home spans two floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². The property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. It comes with HR+ glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The garden is a sunny terrace of 20 m², facing east. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €100.
Life in Rivierenwijk
Rivierenwijk is a neighbourhood where residents give 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 about 9,155 inhabitants, and most homes were built before 1945. For more on the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood, you can read further.
Daily essentials and getting around
Groceries are close by: the Coop is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, the OBS Maaspleinschool and KBS Gertrudis are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and the pharmacy Apotheek Pluymaekers BV is on your doorstep. Bus stops are nearby: Utrecht, Waalstraat with line 1, and Utrecht, Balijebrug with line 29. The train station Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €606,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €414,000 to €606,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 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 but low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via one agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Bruis Makelaars.
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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 Merwedekade 157BS, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €645,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €606,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 108 m², is €5,972.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper apartment has five rooms across two floors, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 111 m². There is a sunny terrace of 20 m² facing east, and the property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has HR+ glazing and a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, which may help with comfort. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. Additionally, 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is elevated, but by 2050 this is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is projected to be medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Coop, just 221 metres away, so on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn is 465 metres away, a five-minute walk. A PLUS supermarket is 639 metres away, and there is another Coop at 869 metres. In total, there are 69 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary schools are the OBS Maaspleinschool at 427 metres and KBS Gertrudis at 431 metres, both a couple of streets away. There is also the Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter at 523 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.8 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are several bus stops nearby. Utrecht, Waalstraat is 237 metres away and serves line 1. Utrecht, Balijebrug is 314 metres away with line 29. Utrecht, Lanslaan is 393 metres away with lines 65, 66, 74, 77, 85, N5 and N6. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 894 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Rivierenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood's beauty and improvements to the Jutfaseweg. Another appreciates the accessibility by bike but misses green spaces. A third review raises concerns about safety and waste management. These reviews reflect personal experiences, not a comprehensive assessment.
