A floating home with open water views
This houseboat on the Utrechtsestraatweg in Nieuwegein sits right on the water with an open position and unobstructed views. The listing does not state the property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label, so those details are missing from the agent's description. At €275,000, the asking price sits 27% below the average asking price of €378,333 in the neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Huis de Geer. For context, homes in Nieuwegein are listed across a range of prices and sizes.
Inside the houseboat
According to the agent, this is a free-standing houseboat with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 30 m², with a volume of 60 m³. The home has a central heating boiler and is described as being on the water with an open position and free views. The ownership structure is listed as 'Opstal', which refers to the right to own a building on land owned by someone else.
Huis de Geer
Huis de Geer is a small neighbourhood with around 695 residents, and the average household size is 2.4 people. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11 out of 10, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they are unaffordable for first-time buyers." Another adds: "We will have been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with 24% of residents aged 65 or older.
Amenities and transport
The bus stop Huis de Geer is on your doorstep, with lines 65, 66, 74 and N6. A couple of streets away you will find the Blauwe Brug stop with lines 74 and N6. For groceries, the PLUS supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Jumbo is just beyond that. The nearest primary school, OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen, is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Componist is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Utrecht Lunetten, about 3.7 km from the home. For more on the wider area, the municipality of Nieuwegein has plenty to offer.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €666,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €275,000 is 59% below the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €591,000 in 2023 to €637,000 in 2024 and then to €666,000 in 2025. There are no risk indications available for this address.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Drijvend Wonen and also listed on Funda, so it is available through multiple channels.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Utrechtsestraatweg 88A, Nieuwegein
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 59% below the WOZ value of €666,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The WOZ has increased from €591,000 in 2023 to €637,000 in 2024 and then to €666,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this houseboat?
According to the agent, this is a free-standing houseboat with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 30 m² and the volume is 60 m³. The home has a central heating boiler and is described as being on the water with an open position and free views.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label for this home. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
What is the neighbourhood of Huis de Geer like?
Huis de Geer has around 695 residents and an average household size of 2.4 people. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11 out of 10. One resident mentions that it is a nice living environment but that new high-rise flats are unaffordable for first-time buyers. Another says they have lived there for 40 years with pleasure, though parking can sometimes be a problem.
What public transport options are nearby?
The bus stop Huis de Geer is about 100 metres away, with lines 65, 66, 74 and N6. The Blauwe Brug stop is about 470 metres away with lines 74 and N6, and Noorderveld is about 560 metres away with lines 65 and 66. The nearest train station is Utrecht Lunetten, about 3.7 km from the home.
Which supermarkets and schools are close by?
The nearest supermarket is the PLUS at about 1.2 km, followed by the Jumbo at 1.6 km and Nettorama at 1.7 km. For schools, OBS 't Hof van Rhijnhuysen is about 670 metres away, and Vroonestein is about 930 metres away. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk de Componist at about 1.2 km.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €9,167, based on the agent's listed living area of 30 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,196. The living area of 30 m² is 64% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m².
What is the ownership structure of this houseboat?
The ownership is listed as 'Opstal', which is a Dutch legal concept referring to the right to own a building on land that belongs to someone else. In this case, it applies to the houseboat itself. The agent has not provided further details about the ownership arrangement in the listing.
