Rijnhuizen, Nieuwegein
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Wattbaan sits in the quiet, green neighbourhood of Rijnhuizen in Nieuwegein. With 46 m² of living space, it's a compact home that's easy to maintain. The price of €275,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €472,475, making it a keen option for a first-time buyer. For context, apartments in Nieuwegein typically sell for around €5,777 per m².
Rijnhuizen is a modern neighbourhood built mostly after 2010, with a mix of apartments and some houses. It's home to around 1,930 people, many of whom are young adults between 25 and 45. The area feels calm and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so we can't share local opinions. The neighbourhood Rijnhuizen has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,454 per km².
For daily groceries, you have Nettorama and PLUS both about a ten-minute walk away. There's also a primary school, OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen, just around the corner, and a secondary school, Oosterlicht College, a five-minute walk. The municipality Nieuwegein offers further amenities like a library and restaurants within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Huize van Haren and Pararius.
Details of this home
Wattbaan 27-68, Nieuwegein
Data from Rijnhuizen
Data from Rijnhuizen
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About Wattbaan 27-68, Nieuwegein
The asking price of €275,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Rijnhuizen (€472,475) and also below the median of €431,250. However, the apartment is smaller than average at 46 m² versus 86 m². Given the energy label A and modern build, the price appears keen for the neighbourhood.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs. In Rijnhuizen, 69.6% of homes have label A+ and 30.4% have label A, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood's high efficiency standards.
The nearest train station is 6.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike or car to reach it. The area is moderately urban, so public transport options may be limited.
There are several schools within walking distance. The primary school OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen is 539 m away, and Montessorischool De Vleugel is 778 m away. For secondary education, Oosterlicht College is 651 m away and Cals College Nieuwegein is 1.1 km away.
In the most recent data, there were 128 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Without a breakdown, it's hard to judge the safety level, but the area is generally considered quiet and residential.
Homes that sold in the neighbourhood were on the market for an average of 32 days. This suggests a reasonably active market, but not extremely fast.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijnhuizen