Rijksstraatweg 173
Leersum-Dorp, Utrechtse Heuvelrug
AreaA home with history on a busy road
This semi-detached house from 1937 sits on the Rijksstraatweg in Leersum-Dorp, a village street that carries traffic through the heart of Leersum. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €653,738 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the median asking price there is €525,000. The home is one of the [semi-detached houses in Utrechtse Heuvelrug]( /koopwoningen/utrechtse-heuvelrug/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/ ) currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, one bathroom and two floors, with a living area of 195 m². The BAG registration records a living area of 110 m², while the plot is 474 m² in both. The house has a rear garden facing south, reachable via the back alley, and is fully owned. The agent notes there is no insulation, heating runs on a central heating boiler, and the property is described as a former business or service dwelling on a busy road in the centre. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in Leersum-Dorp
Residents of [the Leersum-Dorp neighbourhood]( /buurt/leersum-dorp-utrechtse-heuvelrug/ ) give their living environment an average score of 8.84, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "quiet, friendly people, all amenities within 1 kilometre and nature around the corner", while another calls it a "safe neighbourhood with almost no problems, lovely to live in and nice and quiet". The neighbourhood counts around 6,670 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types.
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and two primary schools, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Schakel and Christelijke Basisschool De Hoeksteen, are just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Honingraat and Service Apotheek de Drie Leliën are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops Leersum, De Schermerij and Leersum, Lomboklaan, served by lines 350 and N50, are on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Maarn, about 7 km away. The municipality of [the municipality of Utrechtse Heuvelrug]( /gemeente/utrechtse-heuvelrug/ ) surrounds the village with woodland and heath.
WOZ and address data
The address has a road traffic noise load of 62 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, on sandy soil, though this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are public risk data at address level, not a survey of the property itself.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including ENTREE makelaars Utrechtse Heuvelrug b.v. and their listing on Funda.
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About Rijksstraatweg 173, Leersum
What does the asking price of €595,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €595,000. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €653,738, with a median of €525,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 195 m², comes to €3,051. Whether this represents good value depends on how you weigh the larger agent-listed area against the BAG registration of 110 m².
How many rooms and what layout does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, one bathroom and two floors, with a living area of 195 m². The BAG registration records a living area of 110 m². The plot measures 474 m² in both sources. There is a rear garden facing south, reachable via the back alley, and the property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The agent notes there is no insulation in the home, and heating runs on a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better energy label, with 35% at label A and 10% at A+.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The address has a road traffic noise load of 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The home is described by the agent as being on a busy road in the centre, so traffic noise is a relevant consideration.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. The home was built in 1937, before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area rather than a verdict on the condition of this house.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 800 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Schakel and Christelijke Basisschool De Hoeksteen, are both within 300 metres, just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Honingraat and Service Apotheek de Drie Leliën are also close by, each about 300 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stops Leersum, De Schermerij and Leersum, Lomboklaan are both about 200 metres away, on your doorstep, and are served by lines 350 and N50. The nearest train station is Maarn, about 7 km away. A resident review mentions the bus to Utrecht, Wageningen or Veenendaal stops four times per hour about 400 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Leersum-Dorp?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.84, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, friendly people, all amenities within 1 kilometre and nature around the corner." Another describes it as a "safe neighbourhood with almost no problems, lovely to live in and nice and quiet". The reviews reflect a generally positive view of daily life here.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
How does the living area of 195 m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area at 195 m², which is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 136 m² for homes for sale. The BAG registration, however, records a living area of 110 m². The price per square metre of €3,051 is based on the agent's listing area, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,033 per m².
