A modern apartment on the water
This apartment on Westerdijk sits in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht where the streets are busy with students and tourists, yet residents say it feels safe at any hour. Built in 2018, the home is part of a newer development in a neighbourhood that is otherwise largely pre-war. With an asking price of €639,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht is €516,036, which puts this home 24% above that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 100 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The home has a garden of 15 m² facing northwest, plus a balcony. It is fully owned, heated by district heating, and has HR glazing. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €192.
Life in Pijlsweerd-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful! But there is still room for improvement." Another notes: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station." A third resident mentions the lack of greenery: "There is no greenery here, I miss that." The neighbourhood counts about 4,700 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The housing stock is mixed, with many pre-war buildings alongside newer developments like this one. For more details, see the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Jumbo and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and several other supermarkets are a couple of streets away. Primary schools such as Montessori Kind Centrum LEF and KBS De Pijlstaart are within a ten-minute walk, as is secondary school Al Amana College Utrecht. The nearest GP and pharmacy are at Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on David van Mollemstraat and Oudenoord are on your doorstep, with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €695,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €512,000 to €695,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Morgen Makelaardij and Funda.
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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 Westerdijk 1, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €639,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €695,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 36%, from €512,000 in 2020 to €695,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 100 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 99 m². There is a garden of 15 m² facing northwest and a balcony. The home is fully owned and has district heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has HR glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs depend on usage and current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it around Westerdijk?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo and Albert Heijn are both about 320 metres away, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are about 450 metres away, a couple of streets further. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Primary schools within a ten-minute walk include Montessori Kind Centrum LEF at 379 metres, KBS De Pijlstaart at 421 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek at 490 metres. Secondary school Al Amana College Utrecht is at 383 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops on David van Mollemstraat and Oudenoord are about 145 metres away, on your doorstep, with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. Another stop, Adelaarstraat, is at 318 metres with line 1. Utrecht Centraal station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about Pijlsweerd-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41, based on four reviews. They mention feeling safe, even at night, and appreciate the proximity to the centre. Some note a lack of greenery and occasional litter. One resident says: "It's a 10-minute walk from the centre, which is great."
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €192. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance for common areas. The exact coverage depends on the association's regulations, which are not detailed in the listing.
