A 1926 terraced house in Utrecht West
This 1926 terraced house sits in the Schepenbuurt, Cartesiusweg e.o., a part of Utrecht West where the streets have a lived-in, slightly student-like feel. The asking price of €549,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €728,229, which puts it 25% below that figure. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Utrecht sits at a different level, but this home's price per square metre is also 24% below the neighbourhood average. The house itself offers 108 m² of living space according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, on a plot of 138 m².
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 392 m³. There is a rear garden of 56 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation and largely double glazing, and the heating is provided by a combination boiler, warm-air heating and an open fireplace. The home was built in 1926 and has an energy label C.
Life in the Schepenbuurt, Cartesiusweg e.o.
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "Cosy, 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." Another notes: "Especially 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." A third resident describes it as "a reasonably quiet neighbourhood. But there is absolutely no social contact." The district has around 1,875 inhabitants, and 53% of them are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Schepenbuurt, Cartesiusweg e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away and Boni a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Van Asch van Wijckschool, is a couple of streets away, and Agora Hub030 is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Deli-Bergema is just around the corner. Bus stop Utrecht, Schepenbuurt is on your doorstep, served by lines 11, 12 and 120, and Utrecht Zuilen station is just around the corner. The municipality of the municipality of Utrecht covers all of this.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is nothing to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas indicate, as area-level indications rather than an inspection of this home, that road traffic noise is 68 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and industrial noise is 62 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 91% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970 and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wooner | Makelaars van nu. and Wooner | Makelaars van nu. 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 Cartesiusweg 119, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €549,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €728,229, and the price per square metre is 24% below the neighbourhood average. This is described as a keen price. The neighbourhood housing market shows an average asking price of €728,229 and a median of €712,000, with 24 homes currently available.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is 108 m², and the plot is 138 m². There is a rear garden of 56 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, which may help with heat retention, but the label itself does not guarantee specific savings.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is not an inspection of the home itself. The home was built in 1926, before 1970, and 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
Albert Heijn is about 641 metres away, PLUS about 947 metres, and Boni about 1,046 metres. The nearest primary school, Van Asch van Wijckschool, is about 613 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep is about 1,208 metres away, and Apotheek Deli-Bergema about 661 metres. Bus stop Utrecht, Schepenbuurt is about 250 metres away, served by lines 11, 12 and 120, and Utrecht Zuilen station is about 329 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes it as "Cosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice." Another mentions "so many nice shops in the area" and walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al. A third says it is "reasonably quiet" but with "absolutely no social contact."
Is there a risk of flooding or heat stress in this area?
According to area-level climate data, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications for the area, not a specific assessment of this property.
How old is the home and what does that mean?
The home was built in 1926, making it nearly a century old. The year of construction is a fact, but it does not automatically indicate the condition of the home. The agent lists the property as having roof insulation and largely double glazing, and the energy label is C.
