De Meern-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1946 semi-detached house on Meerndijk sits in the leafy part of De Meern, where the streets are quiet and the gardens are generous. With 112 m² of living space and a 470 m² plot, it offers room to spread out. The energy label is F, which means heating costs will be significant, most homes for sale in the neighbourhood have a better label. At €575,000, the asking price is in line with the local market, where the average for a semi-detached home is around €558,000. For context, semi-detached houses in Utrecht vary widely in price.
De Meern-Zuid is a residential area with a strong family feel, 85% of homes are single-family houses and 70% are owner-occupied. The streets are lined with trees and the pace is calm. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: most households have children, and the average household size is 2.4 people. It is a place where people tend to stay, which you can see in the mix of ages. The De Meern-Zuid neighbourhood is well established, with many homes built between 1945 and 1970.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Albert Heijn, or Jumbo. For primary schools, you have Openbare Montessori basisschool de Meander just 105 metres away, Koningin Beatrixschool, and Openbare Daltonschool Apollo 11. A GP is 0.6 km away, and the nearest park or public garden is 0.4 km, perfect for an evening stroll. The train station is 3.3 km away, so a bike or car is handy for longer trips. The municipality of Utrecht covers a large area, but De Meern feels like its own village.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Punt Makelaars Leidsche Rijn. The details are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Meerndijk 78, De Meern
Data from De Meern-Zuid
Data from De Meern-Zuid
29 within 5 km
73 within 5 km
About Meerndijk 78, De Meern
The asking price of €575,000 is close to the average sale price in De Meern-Zuid, which is around €558,000 for similar homes. The median price is €589,000, so this home sits in the middle of the market. Given the large plot and the need for energy improvements, the price reflects the balance between space and potential.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. In De Meern-Zuid, most homes for sale have labels A or B, so this house stands out as one that will need investment in insulation, heating or solar panels to bring costs down.
The plot measures 470 m², which is generous for a semi-detached house in this area. The listing does not specify how much of that is garden, but the size suggests plenty of outdoor space for a family, with room for a lawn, patio or even a vegetable patch.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Montessori basisschool de Meander at 105 metres, Koningin Beatrixschool at 222 metres, and Openbare Daltonschool Apollo 11 at 298 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 3 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km from the house, which is a short bike ride or a bus journey. For daily commuting, a car or bicycle is the most practical option.
De Meern-Zuid recorded 349 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a neighbourhood of this size. The area is predominantly residential with a family atmosphere, and the streets are quiet. As with any area, it is always wise to check local crime maps for the most recent figures.
Homes sold in De Meern-Zuid spent an average of 37 days on the market, which is fairly typical for a sought-after family area. This suggests that well-priced homes do not linger, but there is no extreme pressure to bid immediately.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Meern-Zuid
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