Waalstraat 26
Vreeswijk, Nieuwegein
AreaA semi-detached home on a quiet road
This semi-detached house on Waalstraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Vreeswijk, a part of Nieuwegein with a village-like feel. Built in 1966, the home has an energy label D. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for similar homes in the neighbourhood. For context, the asking price for semi-detached houses in Nieuwegein gives you a sense of what this property type commands in the wider municipality.
The home itself
Inside, the layout spans three floors with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 147 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 127 m². The plot measures 212 m². Outside there is a front garden, a side garden and a rear garden of 78 m², which faces east and is accessible via the back alley. A detached brick garage provides parking or storage, and there is a roof terrace. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership.
Life in Vreeswijk
Vreeswijk is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, where about 28 percent of residents are 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, 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." A third resident notes: "Sometimes we have trouble with the youngsters on fatbikes, they ride everywhere and way too fast. But otherwise it's a nice neighbourhood."
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around here. The nearest GP, Huisartspraktijk Vreeswijk, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vreeswijk is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the closest Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within walking distance. Primary school Vreeswijk is a ten-minute walk, and the Mauritsschool is also nearby. Bus stops at Museumwerf Vreeswijk and De Werven, served by lines 65 and 565, are just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Houten, about 5.4 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €480,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 4 percent above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61 percent, from €299,000 to €480,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, with the current flood risk elevated and the 2050 flood risk low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ingrid van Eck Makelaardij.
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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 Waalstraat 26, Nieuwegein
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 4 percent above the WOZ value of €480,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61 percent, from €299,000 to €480,000.
What is the layout of this home?
The home has three floors with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 147 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 127 m². The plot measures 212 m². There is a roof terrace, and the garden consists of a front, side and rear garden of 78 m², facing east.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with the most efficient homes. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The home is situated on a quiet road in a residential area, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1966 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is also a KCAF attention area, with 100 percent of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 1.2 km away, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within 2 km. Primary school Vreeswijk is about 576 m away, and the Mauritsschool is roughly 877 m. The GP Huisartspraktijk Vreeswijk is 337 m away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vreeswijk is about 1.1 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Museumwerf Vreeswijk and De Werven, both served by lines 65 and 565, are within 400 m of the home. The nearest train station is Houten, about 5.4 km away. The bus lines connect to surrounding areas, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed.
What do residents say about living in Nieuwegein?
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says it is a nice living environment, though they regret that only high-rise flats are being built. Another resident, who has lived there for 40 years, mentions parking can sometimes be a problem but otherwise appreciates the amenities.
