Oscar Hammersteinstraat 59
Terwijde-Oost, Utrecht
AreaA calm apartment in Terwijde-Oost
Tucked away in the Leidsche Rijn district, this apartment on Oscar Hammersteinstraat sits in a part of Utrecht where residents describe life as quiet and green. The home dates from 2006 and carries an efficient energy label, so the running costs should be manageable. With an asking price of €390,000, the price is in line with the market when compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, that asking price sits 43% below the average asking price of €681,545 in the area, and the home is one of 22 currently on the market. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Utrecht].
The home itself
The listing does not go into detail about the layout, so the exact number of rooms and bedrooms is not stated. What is clear is that the living area measures 60 m² according to the BAG registration, which is 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 111 m². At €6,500 per m², the price per square metre is 6% above the neighbourhood average. The apartment was built in 2006 and has an A energy label, which is an efficient label.
Life in Terwijde-Oost
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.9, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "A lovely quiet neighbourhood with lots of green, with shops, schools and other amenities within short distance." Another adds: "A nice mixed neighbourhood where people look out for each other and it is peaceful 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." A third resident, however, notes a decline over recent years. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 6,020 people, with a mix of household types. For a fuller picture of what the area offers, you can read more about [the Terwijde-Oost neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi, Albert Heijn and Vomar supermarkets are all just around the corner, roughly 400 metres away. Two primary schools, KBS Hof ter Weide and Waterrijk, are on your doorstep, and the nearest GP is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy and the Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis are both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 5 stops at Utrecht, Musicalkade just around the corner, and Utrecht Terwijde train station is a five-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Utrecht] is well served by these connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation, was set at €405,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €390,000 sits 4% below that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB, rail noise at 39 dB and aircraft noise at 42 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while the current flood risk is elevated but drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including REMAX De Woonspecialist and REMAX De Woonspecialist.
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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 Oscar Hammersteinstraat 59, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation, was set at €405,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €390,000 is 4% below that WOZ value. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the official valuation, which is a factual comparison and not a judgement on whether the home is a bargain.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The apartment has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. This suggests the home should not have excessive energy costs compared to less efficient properties. The home was built in 2006, and the label reflects its energy performance as registered. No specific insulation details are stated in the listing.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The living area is 60 m² according to the BAG registration, and the asking price works out to €6,500 per m². That is 6% above the neighbourhood average price per square metre. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €681,545, and the median is €564,000, so this apartment sits at the lower end of the price range.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB, rail noise at 39 dB and aircraft noise at 42 dB, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public risk data and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home. They give a general sense of the acoustic environment.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data sources, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation. It provides a general picture of the ground conditions.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Aldi, Albert Heijn and Vomar supermarkets are all within about 400 metres, so groceries are just around the corner. Two primary schools, KBS Hof ter Weide and Waterrijk, are within 200 metres, making the school run very short. The nearest GP is about 500 metres away, and the pharmacy and hospital are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 5 stops at Utrecht, Musicalkade, about 110 metres away, and also at Utrecht, Waterwinpark. Bus line 11 stops at Utrecht, Winkelcentrum Terwijde, about 400 metres away. Utrecht Terwijde train station is roughly 550 metres from the home, so rail connections are within walking distance.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the quiet, green surroundings with amenities close by, while another highlights the mix of people and the proximity of shops, schools and parks. A third resident, however, expresses concern about a decline in recent years, so opinions vary.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding risk, from heavy rain, is low. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is elevated, but this drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not assessments of this specific home.
