A 1930s apartment in Rivierenwijk
This apartment on Merwedestraat 12A sits in Rivierenwijk, a neighbourhood in the Zuidwest district of Utrecht. The home dates from 1931 and carries an energy label C. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in Rivierenwijk is €514,872, and there are currently 47 homes for sale. This is one of the apartments in Utrecht currently on the market.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The agent's listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage. There is no information about insulation, heating, or ownership details in the listing.
Life in Rivierenwijk
Rivierenwijk is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 7.03 out of 10, 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 resident, however, expresses concerns about safety and cleanliness. The neighbourhood has about 9,155 residents, and nearly half of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and PLUS a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a five-minute walk, and KBS Gertrudis is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and Apotheek Pluymaekers BV is the closest pharmacy. For public transport, bus lines 1 and 29 stop at Utrecht, Balijelaan, just around the corner. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €470,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €260,000 to €470,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is projected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Punt 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 Merwedestraat 12A, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €470,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €514,872.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent's listing, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is stated as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1931.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from sources like the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, which is a factor in this indication.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Coop supermarket is about 254 metres away, with Albert Heijn at 368 metres and PLUS at 503 metres. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 389 metres away, and KBS Gertrudis is 400 metres away. Both are primary schools.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus lines 1 and 29 stop at Utrecht, Balijelaan, about 288 metres from the home. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, at 828 metres. This gives you options for getting around the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in Rivierenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the improvements to the Jutfaseweg, while another appreciates the easy access to groceries by bike but misses green space. A third resident raises concerns about safety and cleanliness.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 81%, from €260,000 to €470,000. This reflects the municipal valuation on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The current asking price is €495,000.
