Homes for sale in Zuid, Utrecht
View the current supply of homes for sale in Zuid, Utrecht. Compare prices, neighbourhood scores and resident reviews to find the right home.
What does a home cost in Zuid, Utrecht?
The housing market in Zuid is more accessible than in many other Utrecht neighbourhoods. The average WOZ value is €390,000, well below the Utrecht average of €458,000. However, actual transaction prices tell a more nuanced story: over the past twelve months, 105 homes changed hands for an average of €457,939, with a range from €119,084 to €810,000. This difference between WOZ and sale price shows that bidding wars are common. Of the more than 13,400 homes in Zuid, 42% are owner-occupied, the rest are rental properties, a large portion of which are social housing (43%). The supply mainly consists of apartments and terraced houses, with an average living area of 84 m². Detached houses are rare here. At the top of this page, see the current overview of homes for sale in Zuid for the latest asking prices and selling times.
Living in Zuid: an honest picture of a diverse Utrecht neighbourhood
Zuid is not a neighbourhood that can be summed up in one word. The area stretches from the characteristic Tolsteeg and Rotsoord along the Merwedekanaal to the green edges of Lunetten-Zuid. Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.6 out of 10 on the Zuid neighbourhood page based on 19 reviews. Accessibility (8.3) and the amount of greenery (8.3) score notably high. Resident Djerrin vos calls it a "nice neighbourhood, everything within reach" and praises the friendliness of neighbours. At the same time, there are critical voices: several residents report nuisance from drug use and loitering groups, and the safety score of 7.1 is not without reason the lowest sub-score. Resident Carla Staal points to "loiterers and beggars, drug nuisance" but also mentions "sometimes nice neighbours."
In terms of amenities, Zuid has a lot to offer. Shopping centre Hoograven at Smaragdplein has an Albert Heijn and various specialist shops, and in Lunetten you will find a Jumbo and an Aldi along the Hondsrug. For education, the neighbourhood scores an 8.1: there are several primary schools such as De Kameleon in Lunetten and Het Zand in Hoograven, plus the Gerrit Rietveld College for secondary education. Park Transwijk and Beatrixpark offer space for walking and sports, and Lunetten borders directly on the nature reserve Amelisweerd. Sports club DVSU and tennis park Lunetten are popular with families.
Accessibility is a strong point. Utrecht Lunetten station is on the Utrecht-'s-Hertogenbosch railway line, with a travel time of five minutes to Utrecht Centraal. Bus lines 8 and 38 connect Hoograven and Lunetten with the city centre. By car, you can quickly reach the ring road via the A12 and A27. The neighbourhood is therefore well accessible, but not too busy with through traffic. Those who want to compare the supply in other parts of the city can look at homes in Oost or the supply in Noordoost. On the municipality page of Utrecht you will find an overview of all neighbourhoods. The municipality of Utrecht also publishes up-to-date information on neighbourhood developments and zoning plans that may be relevant for buyers.
For which buyers is Zuid a good choice?
With an average purchase price below the Utrecht average and many apartments, Zuid is interesting for starters who want to buy an apartment in Zuid without the highest budget. The large group of 25- to 45-year-olds (10,440 residents) confirms this. Families can find larger single-family homes in neighbourhoods such as Lunetten-Noord and Nieuw Hoograven-Zuid, but should expect to overbid. In addition to the purchase price, factor in transfer tax (2% or 10.4%), notary costs, and possibly a structural survey. To be honest, safety and nuisance in parts of the neighbourhood are points of attention: visit the area at different times before deciding. If buying is not yet feasible, then look at rental homes in Zuid as an alternative.
Searching for a home in Zuid: compare neighbourhoods and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average price of a home for sale in Zuid, Utrecht?
Over the past twelve months, the average sale price in Zuid was €457,939. The cheapest home sold for €119,084, the most expensive for €810,000. The average WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €390,000, which is lower than the Utrecht average of €458,000.
What type of home can I buy in Zuid?
The supply in Zuid mainly consists of apartments and terraced houses with an average floor area of 84 m². Detached houses are scarce. Those looking for a larger home for sale have a better chance of finding a single-family home in Lunetten than in Hoograven.
What are the additional costs when buying a home in Zuid?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for your own home, 10.4% for investment), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and possibly estate agent fees and a structural survey. Budget around 4-6% in additional costs on top of the purchase price.
How is the accessibility of Zuid, Utrecht?
Zuid scores an 8.3 for accessibility among residents. Utrecht Lunetten station offers a direct train connection to Utrecht Centraal in five minutes. Bus lines 8 and 38 run through the neighbourhood. The A12 and A27 motorways are reachable within a few minutes by car.
Is Zuid a suitable neighbourhood to buy an apartment as a first-time buyer?
Zuid is relatively affordable compared to other Utrecht neighbourhoods, with sale prices from around €119,000. The large share of apartments makes the neighbourhood suitable for first-time buyers. However, note that overbidding is common. The neighbourhood has good amenities and a high education level (56% highly educated), but make sure to inform yourself about safety per sub-area.
Lunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, everything within reach. Everyone friendly.
Auto-translated to English by AIRapists and molesters are walking around freely
Auto-translated to English by AII worked at the Musketon for a long time. There are almost no financial resources to renovate the bar. Destruction has a negative effect on me. Now I have been working at Lister Centraal Bureau for 14 years and have had problems with men on a sexual level 4 times in the neighbourhood. Been abused. I also lived in the sbwu out of necessity from November 1996 to August 2009. It's not always safe there either. Supervision is often good. But sometimes there are weird types around who ruin things. I know several people from the neighbourhood. Some are very friendly. I am also happy with the students in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of violence committed against me since 2019 corrupt neighbourhood police officer I am heavily discriminated against Info on YouTube John wick science fiction parody fantasy channel Facebook Timo Schmidt Instagram Timo Schmidt TikTok John wick science fiction
Auto-translated to English by AIHangers-on and beggars, drug nuisance, but sometimes nice neighbours. Better shops needed. Like a clothing store such as H&M, a large brown café. An extra floor above.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood. Lots of green.
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