A quiet spot at the edge of the woods
Waterlooweg 13 sits in Austerlitz, a village-like neighbourhood within the municipality of Zeist. The setting is described by the agent as at the edge of the forest, along a quiet road, in a wooded environment and in a residential area. This semi-detached house from 1966 is offered for €560,000. That asking price sits 22% below the average asking price of €716,500 for semi-detached houses in Zeist, which puts it on the low side of the local market.
The house itself
The agent lists this as a single-family, semi-detached home with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is given as 108 m² in the agent listing, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 183 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the rear, reachable via the back entrance and facing northeast, plus a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and the agent states there is no insulation. The energy label is D.
Life in Austerlitz
Austerlitz is a small community of around 1,850 residents, where 92% of the homes are single-family houses and 80% are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Zeist give their living environment an average score of 8.27, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "super cosy, accessible and nice place for the community." Another describes it as "very nice and cosy, very nice and beautiful place, very nice houses and beautiful nature." The neighbourhood itself has a calm, village-like character, with the forest close by. For more context, you can read about the Austerlitz neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Aldi supermarket is just around the corner, about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within a few kilometres. WereldKidz Pirapoleon primary school is a couple of streets away, a short walk from the house. The nearest GP practice and pharmacy are in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, a few kilometres off. Bus stops at Dorpsplein, Oude Postweg and Waterlooweg are all within a short walk, served by lines 57 and Flex. The nearest train station is Driebergen-Zeist, roughly 3.8 km away. The municipality of Zeist offers a range of facilities and services nearby, as described on the municipality of Zeist page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Public risk data at address level indicates the noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from rail traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the home being built before 1970 on sandy soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk are both low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, all through Halbertsma van den Boom, including on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Waterlooweg 13, Austerlitz
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Austerlitz?
The asking price of €560,000 is 22% below the average asking price of €716,500 for homes in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in Austerlitz is €695,000, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €998,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,493, while this home is listed at €5,185 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 108 m² in the agent listing, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 183 m². There is a rear garden facing northeast, reachable via the back entrance, and a detached brick garage.
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 for heating and electricity. The agent states there is no insulation in the home, which is a separate fact from the label. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zeist give their living environment an average score of 8.27, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "super cosy, accessible and nice place for the community." Another describes it as "very nice and cosy, very nice and beautiful place, very nice houses and beautiful nature." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than the Austerlitz neighbourhood specifically.
What are the nearest shops and schools?
The Aldi supermarket is about a ten-minute walk away, roughly 1 km from the home. The nearest primary school, WereldKidz Pirapoleon, is about 380 m away. Several other supermarkets and schools are within a few kilometres, including Lidl and Albert Heijn stores and secondary education at Christelijk College Zeist, about 3.1 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Austerlitz, Dorpsplein, about 190 m from the home, served by lines 57 and Flex. Two other stops, Oude Postweg and Waterlooweg, are within about 500 m and also served by lines 57 and Flex. The nearest train station is Driebergen-Zeist, approximately 3.8 km away.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates the noise load from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the relevant standard. The noise load from rail traffic is 36 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the home being built before 1970 and the soil type being sand. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation condition are provided in the listing.
Is there a risk of flooding at this location?
Public climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address. The current flood risk from surrounding water is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What type of ownership applies to this home?
The home is freehold, meaning full ownership of both the property and the land. There is no leasehold arrangement mentioned in the listing. The agent describes the property as a single-family, semi-detached home with a detached brick garage and a rear garden.
