Bethunepolder 4
Veldhuizen, Utrecht
AreaA family home in Veldhuizen
Bethunepolder 4 sits in Veldhuizen, a residential area in De Meern that was built around the turn of the millennium. The neighbourhood feels established, with a mix of families and older residents, and the streets are quiet. This terraced house is offered for €750,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €657,048 for homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per square metre in Veldhuizen is €5,314, while this home works out at €5,515 per square metre based on the BAG registration. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [terraced houses in Utrecht]( /koopwoningen/utrecht/tussenwoningen/).
The home itself
Built in 1999, this is a five-room terraced family home with four bedrooms and a volume of 640 cubic metres. The living area is 136 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 269 square metres. The agent describes it as a single-family terraced house, and it is offered as freehold ownership. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively modest.
Life in Veldhuizen
Veldhuizen is a district that has grown livelier over the years, according to residents. One resident who moved in shortly after it was built says: "Over the years it became more lively. Unfortunately, crime in the area has increased over time." Another resident describes the neighbourhood as "quite cosy and friendly", noting that neighbours change fairly quickly because of the many rental homes, but the atmosphere stays welcoming. A third resident mentions the shopping centre, large park and swimming pool close by, though adds that there is not much conversation among neighbours. Across the district, residents give an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. The neighbourhood has around 9,210 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more detail, have a look at [the Veldhuizen neighbourhood]( /buurt/veldhuizen-utrecht/).
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, SBO De Binnentuin and De Krullevaar are both within a five-minute walk, and Het Veldhuis is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Julius Gezondheidscentra and FLeiR Apotheek Veldhuizen are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop De Meern, Veldhuizen is on your doorstep, served by lines 28, 29, N1, N2 and 102. Vleuten train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/). As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to the 2022 and 2023 reference years. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels: directly through Van Doorn Makelaardij and through Van Doorn 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.
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About Bethunepolder 4, De Meern
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Veldhuizen?
The asking price of €750,000 is above the average asking price of €657,048 for homes currently for sale in Veldhuizen. The median asking price is €620,000, and prices range from €440,000 to €1,775,000. Based on the BAG living area of 136 square metres, the price per square metre is €5,515, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,314 per square metre.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms. The living area is 136 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 269 square metres. The volume of the home is 640 cubic metres. It is offered as freehold ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing, but an A+ label generally points to a well-performing home in terms of energy consumption.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is determined by the municipality on a reference date. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation. If you want to know the WOZ value, you would need to check the municipal records.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. These levels are all below the relevant noise standards. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement taken at the property itself, but it suggests that noise is not a major concern at this location.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as being sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area rather than a definitive assessment of the home's foundation.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. However, the flood risk for 2050 is projected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, located about 248 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is about 757 metres away, and Lidl is about 874 metres away, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including a Jumbo at about 1.8 kilometres. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near Bethunepolder 4?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. SBO De Binnentuin, a special primary school, is about 361 metres away, and De Krullevaar is about 392 metres away. Het Veldhuis is about 425 metres away, and Shri Krishna School is about 555 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.3 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop De Meern, Veldhuizen is about 243 metres away, served by lines 28, 29, N1, N2 and 102. There are also stops at Vleuten, De Tuinlanden and De Meern, Europaweg within a short walk. The nearest train station is Vleuten, about 1.9 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk or a short cycle.
What is the neighbourhood of Veldhuizen like to live in?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood became more lively over the years, though crime has increased. Another describes it as "quite cosy and friendly", with neighbours changing fairly quickly but the atmosphere staying welcoming. A third mentions the nearby shopping centre, park and swimming pool, but notes limited conversation among neighbours.
How many homes are currently for sale in Veldhuizen?
There are currently 21 homes for sale in Veldhuizen, according to the neighbourhood housing market data. The average asking price is €657,048, and the median is €620,000. In the past period, 136 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €635,504 and an average time on the market of 36 days. This gives a sense of the local market activity.
