A spacious family home in Rijnsweerd
This terraced house on Dirk Wittelaan 5 sits in Rijnsweerd, a leafy part of Utrecht where students and families mix. The home was built in 1978 and has an energy label B. With a price of €945,000, the asking price is 63% above the average asking price of €580,000 in the neighbourhood, which makes it the most expensive of the five homes currently for sale here. According to the agent, the living area is 164 m², which is 59% larger than the neighbourhood average of 103 m². For comparison, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a six-room house with five bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors. The total volume is 633 m³. The living area according to the BAG registration is 173 m², while the agent lists 164 m². The plot measures 183 m² according to the BAG and 199 m² according to the agent. The asking price per square metre is €5,762, based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Rijnsweerd
Rijnsweerd is a neighbourhood with a strong student presence, thanks to the large student complex nearby. Residents give the area an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex. It can be a bit noisy at times and the rubbish is not put away neatly." Another adds: "Really a nice neighbourhood, but no amenities such as supermarket, pharmacy, GP, chemist, café, etc." The reviews also mention the greenery and the quiet surroundings, as well as the seagulls in spring. The neighbourhood has about 3,015 inhabitants, and 68% of households are single-person. For more context, see the Rijnsweerd neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is a SPAR, just around the corner, with another SPAR a ten-minute walk away. Daltonschool Rijnsweerd is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koningslaan, about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Koert Galgenwaard, is a bit further. Public transport is well served: the bus stop Utrecht, Rijnsweerd Zuid is on your doorstep with lines 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, N9, 200, 203, 207, 272, 298, 299, 302, 315, and 376. The tram stop Utrecht, De Kromme Rijn is just around the corner with lines 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €840,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 25%, from €670,000 to €840,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, based on clay soil, which is sensitive to settling. The climate risk indications are area-level: pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Parkland Makelaardij B.V.
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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 Dirk Wittelaan 5, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €945,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €840,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 25%, from €670,000 in 2020 to €840,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 633 m³. The living area is listed as 164 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 173 m². The plot size is 199 m² according to the agent and 183 m² according to the BAG.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but a structural survey would be needed for a definitive assessment.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 680 metres, with another SPAR at 942 metres. Daltonschool Rijnsweerd is 333 metres away, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koningslaan at 1,033 metres. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Koert Galgenwaard, is at 1,210 metres, and the Diakonessenhuis hospital is at 1,395 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Utrecht, Rijnsweerd Zuid is 208 metres away and serves many lines, including 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, N9, 200, 203, 207, 272, 298, 299, 302, 315, and 376. The tram stop Utrecht, De Kromme Rijn is 326 metres away with lines 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan at 1,818 metres.
What do residents say about living in Rijnsweerd?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. They mention the large student population, which brings a cosy atmosphere but also noise and sometimes untidy rubbish. The lack of local shops is a common complaint, but the greenery and proximity to the university are appreciated. One resident notes that the surroundings are quiet because few people live in Rijnsweerd.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,762, based on the agent's floor area of 164 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,692, so this home is priced slightly above the average. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 103 m², making this home significantly larger.
How quickly do homes sell in this neighbourhood?
Homes in this neighbourhood are sold on average within 16 days, according to recent sales data. This gives an indication of the market pace, but the actual time can vary depending on the specific home and its price.
