A modern apartment in Rijnhuizen
This apartment on Wattbaan 2-14 sits in Rijnhuizen, a neighbourhood in Nieuwegein where new construction has shaped the streetscape. The listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing from the agent's description. Built in 2021, the home offers 54 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration. At €348,000, the asking price sat 51% below the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €713,000, which put it on the low side compared with other homes at the time on the market. For context, apartments in Nieuwegein vary widely in price depending on size and location. What is known is that the apartment was built in 2021 and measures 54 square metres according to the BAG registration. The price per square metre worked out at €6,444 based on that BAG figure. Without further information from the agent, the interior arrangement remained unspecified. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
Life in Rijnhuizen
Rijnhuizen is home to around 1,930 people, and a large share of them are between 25 and 45 years old. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they were unaffordable for first-time buyers." Another added: "We would had been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood." A third resident mentions: "Sometimes we have trouble with the youngsters on fatbikes, they ride everywhere and way too fast. But otherwise it's a nice neighbourhood." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Rijnhuizen specifically.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are manageable from this address. The Nettorama supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away. Oosterlicht College, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk, and OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen primary school is nearby. Huisartsenpraktijk de Componist, the local GP practice, is a ten-minute walk away, and BENU Apotheek de Componist pharmacy is just beyond that. For public transport, bus stop Nieuwegein, Wattbaan is on your doorstep with lines 65 and 66, and Nieuwegein, Martinbaan is just around the corner with lines 31 and 48. Utrecht Lunetten train station is 4.5 kilometres away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment was €365,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sat 5% below that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen from €205,000 in 2021 to €365,000 in 2025. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay and sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated but drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low and is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Atsma Woning- en Bedrijfsmakelaardij en Hypotheken.
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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 Wattbaan 2-14, Nieuwegein
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €348,000 was 5% below the WOZ value of €365,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had grown from €205,000 in 2021 to €365,000 in 2025, with the largest jump occurring between 2023 and 2024.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 54 square metres. The price per square metre, based on the BAG figure, was €6,444.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field, so it was unknown which label applies to this apartment. The home was built in 2021, but no conclusions about the energy label can be drawn from the year of construction alone.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil consists of clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on open data from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident described it as a nice living environment but noted that only high-rise flats were being built and that they were unaffordable for first-time buyers. Another resident mentions parking can sometimes be a problem, while a third says youngsters on fatbikes ride too fast.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Nettorama at 828 metres, followed by PLUS at 895 metres. Boon's Markt is at 1,237 metres, Jumbo at 1,350 metres and Dirk at 1,521 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius there are 37 supermarkets in total, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Nieuwegein, Wattbaan is 171 metres away and serves lines 65 and 66. Nieuwegein, Martinbaan is 240 metres away with lines 31 and 48, and Nieuwegein, Fahrenheitbaan is 457 metres away with lines 65 and 66. The nearest train station is Utrecht Lunetten, which is 4.5 kilometres from the apartment.
What schools are within walking distance?
Oosterlicht College, a secondary school, is 500 metres away. OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen primary school is at 562 metres, and Montessorischool De Vleugel is at 698 metres. Cals College Nieuwegein, another secondary school, is 923 metres away. In total, 75 schools are within a five-kilometre radius.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on data from 2022. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a measurement taken at the home itself. The figure reflects the general noise exposure in the vicinity of the address.
How did the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The price per square metre for this apartment was €6,444, based on the BAG living area of 54 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre was €8,402. The living area itself is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 72 square metres.
