Pijlsweerd-Noord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Houtstraat sits in a lively part of Utrecht, where the streets are lined with a mix of old and new. With 101 m² of living space, it is noticeably roomier than the average home in the area, 38% larger, in fact. The price of €575,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €510,000, but the extra square metres and the corner position explain that. For more context, see end-of-terrace houses in Utrecht.
Pijlsweerd-Noord is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a young population, nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Many live alone, and the area has a high density of addresses, giving it a bustling city feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS figures show a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood is part of neighbourhood Pijlsweerd-Noord.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: primary school De Boemerang is a five-minute walk, and KBS De Pijlstaart is similarly near. The nearest secondary school, Al Amana College, is also within walking distance. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of urban amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via 365Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Houtstraat 84, Utrecht
Data from Pijlsweerd-Noord
Data from Pijlsweerd-Noord
66 within 5 km
131 within 5 km
About Houtstraat 84, Utrecht
The asking price of €575,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €510,000 and the average sold price of €444,545. However, this corner house has 101 m² of floor area, which is 38% larger than the neighbourhood average of 73 m². The price per m² works out at about €5,693, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,390 per m², so you are getting more space for your money.
The energy label is C. That means the home has reasonable insulation and energy efficiency, but it is not as efficient as A or B labels. In the neighbourhood, 22.2% of homes have label A, while 66.7% have label D or lower, so label C is better than average for the area. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. That makes it feasible for commuting, though not on your doorstep.
In the most recent data, there were 92 reported crimes in Pijlsweerd-Noord. That is a moderate number for a densely populated urban area. The neighbourhood has a young, active population, which often contributes to a lively street scene.
Currently, there are 10 homes for sale in Pijlsweerd-Noord, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €875,000. Corner houses like this one are not common, so this is a relatively rare opportunity in the area.
The plot size is 125 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace or other outdoor space. You would need to check the property details or visit to see what is there.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Pijlsweerd-Noord