Rijnhuizen, Nieuwegein
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Wattbaan sits in a quiet corner of Nieuwegein, with a bright living room and a modern energy label A. At €375,000, the asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €472,475, making it a keen entry into the local market. The 55 m² floor area is 36% smaller than the typical home in Rijnhuizen, but the efficient layout makes the most of the space. For context, apartments in Nieuwegein vary widely in size and price.
Rijnhuizen is a relatively young neighbourhood, with two-thirds of homes built after 2010. It's a quiet area with a park just a couple of streets away, and the mix of residents leans towards singles and couples, over half of households are one-person. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel, with an address density of 1,454 per km². For more on the area, see the municipality of Nieuwegein.
For your morning bread, Nettorama is just around the corner, and PLUS is a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: Oosterlicht College is on your doorstep, and OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is 6.7 km away, so a car or bike is handy for longer trips.
The home is listed through several channels, including Hiele & Dalsem Makelaardij. At present, the listing is available on Funda and other platforms.
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Wattbaan 50-32, Nieuwegein
Data from Rijnhuizen
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About Wattbaan 50-32, Nieuwegein
The asking price of €375,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Rijnhuizen (€472,475), so it is on the keen side. However, the floor area of 55 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m², which partly explains the lower price. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €521,944, but those were larger properties.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are relatively low, and the home meets modern insulation standards. In Rijnhuizen, 30.4% of homes have label A and 69.6% have label A+ or better, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood's efficient stock.
Daily shopping is convenient: Nettorama is 811 metres away (just around the corner), and PLUS is 970 metres (a five-minute walk). There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, including Boon's Markt, Jumbo and Dirk, all within 1.5 km.
There are several schools within walking distance. Oosterlicht College (secondary) is just 407 metres away, on your doorstep. For primary education, OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen is 687 metres (a five-minute walk) and Montessorischool De Vleugel is 800 metres away. Cals College Nieuwegein is also nearby at 837 metres.
The nearest train station is 6.7 km from the apartment. That is a 15-minute bike ride or a short drive. The area is well connected by road, but public transport to the station may require a bus.
Rijnhuizen recorded 128 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size. The area feels quiet and residential, with a park nearby. No specific crime trends are noted in the data.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.4 km away, a couple of streets from the apartment. This makes it easy to enjoy outdoor space without a long walk. The neighbourhood itself has a green, modern character.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijnhuizen