Vijverlaan 18
Groenekan Kern, De Bilt
AreaA leafy setting in Groenekan
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded part of Groenekan, this semi-detached house from 1955 sits on a plot of 439 m². The village feel is immediate, with trees and green space all around, yet the bustle of Utrecht is not far off. The asking price of €1,195,000 is on the high side compared with the average sale price in the area, and it is also well above the municipal valuation. For context, semi-detached houses in De Bilt give you a sense of what similar homes go for here.
The home itself
Inside, the agent lists 177 m² of living space, while the BAG registration records 143 m². The layout spans three floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a balcony, and the garden wraps around the house with a front, side and rear garden facing southeast. The property is freehold, and the agent notes that a garage is not present but could be added. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a combi boiler, a wood stove and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is C.
Life in Groenekan Kern
Groenekan Kern is a small, close-knit community of around 1,300 people, where most homes are owner-occupied and nearly all are single-family houses. Residents across the municipality of De Bilt give their living environment an average score of 5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is green, close to a station and lots of nice people live here! There are 2 popular schools in the area and I feel safe walking through my neighbourhood." Another resident is less positive, describing the area as "Ghetto life" and mentioning safety concerns in the evenings. The reviews reflect very different experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. For more on the area, have a look at the Groenekan Kern neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest primary school, Groenekanse Schoolvereniging De Nijepoort, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De groene Kernen is a couple of streets away. For groceries, the nearest supermarkets are Hoogvliet and Aldi, both about 2.2 km from the house, with a Jumbo and a PLUS not much further. The pharmacy Apotheek Hessen is in De Bilt, about 2.5 km away. Public transport is a ten-minute walk to the bus stop Groenekan Centrum, where bus line 55 and Flex stop. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, about 2.7 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of De Bilt.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €902,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 32% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €634,000 to €902,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and the heat stress indication is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including BURGERSDIJK MAKELAARS and BURGERSDIJK MAKELAARS on Funda.
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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.
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About Vijverlaan 18, Groenekan
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 32% above the WOZ value of €902,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 177 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². There is a balcony, and the garden includes a front, side and rear garden facing southeast.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The agent also notes that the house has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, which may help keep heating costs down.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is sand, and the house was built in 1955. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the property itself.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk for this address is elevated, while the risk for 2050 is low. For pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain, the indication is medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a guarantee for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Hoogvliet and Aldi, both about 2.2 km away. A Jumbo and another Aldi are at 2.2 km, and a PLUS is at 2.3 km. That means you have several options for groceries within a short drive or bike ride.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Groenekanse Schoolvereniging De Nijepoort, about 480 m away. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include Openbare Basisschool Voordorp, het Zonnewiel Vrijeschool De Bilt and Patioschool De Kleine Prins. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.7 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Groenekan Centrum, about 940 m away, where bus line 55 and Flex stop. There are also stops at Buitenlust and Zwembad Blauwkapel, both served by line 55. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, about 2.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of De Bilt give their living environment an average score of 5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the green surroundings and nearby schools, while another expresses concerns about safety in the evenings. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
