A compact studio on a lively street
This studio on the Waalstraat sits in the Rivierenwijk, a neighbourhood in the south-west of Utrecht where the streets have a pre-war character and the Jutfaseweg has been spruced up in recent years. The home was built in 1932 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €350,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €517,512, and the average price per m² is €7,275. The listing is one of 41 homes currently for sale in the area, and studios in Utrecht are listed at various price points.
What the listing tells us
This listing is sparse on details. It does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space, nor does it mention insulation, heating, or ownership. As a result, the description is limited to what is known: a studio of 32 m² according to the BAG registration, built in 1932, with an energy label A. The price per square metre works out at €10,938 based on that BAG area, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €7,275 per m².
Life in the Rivierenwijk
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 drug dealing and litter on the car park. The neighbourhood counts 9,155 inhabitants, and 49% of households are single-person. For a sense of what it is like to live here, the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood page offers more context.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is easy here. The Coop is on your doorstep, and the Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, KBS Gertrudis is a couple of streets away, and OBS Maaspleinschool is. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is, and the pharmacy Apotheek Pluymaekers BV is even closer. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Waalstraat, just around the corner, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht, with its broader range of facilities, is reachable from here. The address does come with area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 37 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970; 3% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via PEEK&POMPE MAKELAARS.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Waalstraat 121C, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of this studio is €350,000. In the Rivierenwijk, the average asking price is €517,512, and the median is €525,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,275, while this studio works out at €10,938 per m² based on the BAG area of 32 m². These figures give a sense of the local market, but no verdict is given on whether the price is high or low.
What is the living area of this studio?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 32 m². The listing does not state a different floor area, so the BAG figure is the only one available. The price per m² is calculated on this basis.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
As a result, there is no information about the municipal valuation on the reference date, nor any comparison with the asking price or the five-year development. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not part of the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 37 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from public data and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building year of 1932, which is before 1970, and the fact that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Coop at 111 metres, followed by the Albert Heijn at 403 metres and the Lidl at 615 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a short distance: a Coop at 687 metres and a PLUS at 768 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping easy on foot or by bike.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. KBS Gertrudis is at 212 metres, OBS Maaspleinschool at 281 metres, and De Wereldwijzer at 291 metres. There is also a special education school, Auris Rotsoord, at 420 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 0.8 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Waalstraat, just 87 metres away, and also at Utrecht, Maasplein at 374 metres. Bus lines 1 and 29 stop at Utrecht, Balijelaan at 406 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn at 678 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Rivierenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident praises the improvements to the Jutfaseweg, another appreciates the short bike rides to shops but misses green space, and a third expresses concerns about safety and litter. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. It also does not mention insulation, heating, or ownership details. As a result, the available information is limited to the property type, year of construction, energy label, and floor area.
