A quiet spot in Overvecht
This terraced house on Faraodreef 3 sits in the Zambesidreef en omgeving neighbourhood, part of the Overvecht district in Utrecht. The home was built in 1980 and has an energy label B. The asking price is €450,000. For context, there are currently 14 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €466,750. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Utrecht], this one is priced at €450,000.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The plot is 173 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the front and a back garden of 67 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is present. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. The ownership is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold bought off. The setting is described as a quiet road, sheltered and in a residential area.
Life in Zambesidreef en omgeving
Residents of the Overvecht district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.17, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "Things could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can." Another resident is less positive: "Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great." A third resident mentions being a victim of a robbery at a bus stop. The neighbourhood has about 4,265 inhabitants, and 17% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. These reviews reflect the wider district, not this specific street. For more on the area, see [the Zambesidreef en omgeving neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Lidl just around the corner and Hoogvliet a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, KBS Mattheus, is also on your doorstep, and another primary school, Protestants Christelijke Basisschool De Schakel, is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Neckar is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy Apotheek Gagelhof is just around the corner. Bus stops Utrecht Maniladreef and Utrecht Nijldreef, both served by line 3, are on your doorstep. The nearest train station, Utrecht Overvecht, is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €490,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €279,000 to €490,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low, but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Gusto Casa and other platforms.
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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 Faraodreef 3, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €490,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 116 m², is €3,879. This is lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,462 per m² for homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The plot is 173 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 67 m², facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. A balcony is also present.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. The energy label is a standardised measure of the home's energy performance, not a comment on its structural condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, but this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, and it describes the general risk in the area, not the condition of this particular property.
What are the nearest amenities and public transport options?
The Dirk supermarket is about 217 metres away, with Lidl at 735 metres and Hoogvliet at 990 metres. The nearest primary school, KBS Mattheus, is 146 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Neckar is 1.2 km away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Gagelhof is 248 metres away. Bus stops Utrecht Maniladreef and Utrecht Nijldreef, both served by line 3, are about 160-180 metres away. The nearest train station, Utrecht Overvecht, is 1.75 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Overvecht district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.17, based on 16 reviews. Some residents appreciate the mutual help and community spirit, while others mention issues like litter, noise and safety concerns. These reviews reflect the wider district, not this specific street, so your experience may vary.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 76% between 2020 and 2025, from €279,000 to €490,000. This is a significant increase, reflecting the general upward trend in property values in the area. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is used for tax purposes, not as a direct indicator of the current market value.
Is there a garden and outdoor space?
Yes, the home has both a front garden and a back garden. The back garden is 67 m² and faces southeast, which means it gets afternoon and evening sun. It is accessible via the back alley. There is also a balcony, providing additional outdoor space. The total plot size is 173 m².
