Rivierenwijk, Utrecht
This ground-floor studio on Amaliastraat 62 sits in the Rivierenwijk, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home dates from 1904 and carries an energy label B. With an asking price of €365,000, the price is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €445,786. For context, studios in Utrecht vary widely in price, but this one sits on the sharp side of the market.
The agent describes this as a benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 43 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a garden facing southwest, and it is located on a quiet road in a residential area. It comes with HR glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a homeowners' association fee of €120 per month.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another notes: "I can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green." A third resident is less positive, mentioning safety concerns. The neighbourhood has about 9,175 inhabitants, and nearly half of households are single-person. For more on the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood, you can see what else is happening here.
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. For primary education, KBS Gertrudis is on your doorstep, and there are several other schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is just around the corner, and Apotheek Buijs is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stops at Balijelaan and Waalstraat are a couple of streets away, with lines 1 and 29, and line 1 respectively. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Utrecht. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 39 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Morgen Makelaardij and Morgen Makelaardij 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.
About Amaliastraat 62, Utrecht
The asking price is €365,000, and the living area is 43 m², which works out to €8,488 per m² based on the agent's listing. This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,899 per m², but the home is priced 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €445,786.
According to the agent, the home has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with all rooms on a single floor. The living area is 43 m², and the volume is 179 m³.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it is not always included in listings. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price or show its development over the past five years.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data: the building was constructed before 1970, and 96% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 242 metres away, which is about a three-minute walk. A Coop is 321 metres away, and another Coop is 397 metres away. A Lidl is 540 metres away, and a PLUS is 673 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Residents rate the Rivierenwijk an average of 7.03 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood's beauty and improvements to the Jutfaseweg, while another appreciates the short bike rides to shops but misses green spaces. A third resident expresses concerns about safety and cleanliness. The neighbourhood has about 9,175 inhabitants.
Yes, Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 392 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. This provides access to regional and national rail connections. Bus stops are also close by, with lines 1, 29, 8, 47, and N4 serving the area.
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has HR glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, which contribute to its energy performance. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy costs.
Yes, the home has a garden, specifically a back garden (achtertuin) that faces southwest. This means it gets afternoon and evening sun. The home is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible from the living space.
The homeowners' association (VvE) fee is €120 per month. This fee is used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building as a whole. The property is freehold (volle eigendom), meaning you own the land and the building outright.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AII can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €445,786 | €385,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,899 | – |
| Rent price | €1,433 p/m | €1,329 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €30 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
Auto-translated to English by AIGoing well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIDon't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AISuch a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €536,367 | €463,340 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,689 | – |
| Rent price | €1,752 p/m | €1,769 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €593,040 | €543,808 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,527 | – |
| Rent price | €1,908 p/m | €1,877 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Amaliastraat 62, Utrecht
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