A 1903 terraced house on Gerard Doustraat
On Gerard Doustraat in the Schildersbuurt, a street with the calm of a residential area, stands this terraced house from 1903. The home is part of a neighbourhood where most of the housing stock dates from before 1945, and the streets here have a settled, lived-in feel. With an asking price of €895,000, the price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €811,107. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €6,901, while this home is listed at €7,458 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Utrecht, this one sits at the upper end of the market.
The home itself
The agent describes a five-room layout spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is given as 120 square metres in the listing, while the BAG registration records 133 square metres. The plot is listed at 143 square metres by the agent, against 124 square metres in the BAG registration. The house has a rear garden, and it is offered as full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation, largely double glazing and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Schildersbuurt
Residents give the Schildersbuurt an average score of 8.96, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I've lived here my whole life, and there are many good things about this neighbourhood, like the peace and quiet and the number of cats and dogs (which I really like). Also nice people!=) But there's always a lot of rubbish on the street and rubbish bags next to the neighbourhood container." Another resident notes: "The neighbourhood concierge is a great addition and ensures a pleasant atmosphere. The cosy shops in the area make shopping a pleasure, especially with Wilhelminapark nearby." The neighbourhood has around 3,500 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. With three reviews, the picture is based on a small number of voices, but the tone is largely positive. For more on the area, see the Schildersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The Utrechtse Schoolvereniging primary school is a couple of streets away, and the St. Bonifatiuscollege secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bosboomstraat, is a five-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek van Keule pharmacy is just around the corner. The Diakonessenhuis hospital is a five-minute walk. Bus line 8 stops at Utrecht, Hobbemastraat, on your doorstep, and the nearest train station, Utrecht Maliebaan, is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €1,052,000, and the asking price is 15% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €771,000 to €1,052,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. 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 Maes Makelaars and a listing 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 Gerard Doustraat 26, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €895,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €1,052,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 120 square metres, comes to €7,458, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,901 per square metre.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms spread over three floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 120 square metres, while the BAG registration records 133 square metres. The plot is given as 143 square metres by the agent, against 124 square metres in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden, and the home is offered as full ownership.
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation, largely double glazing and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the house was built in 1903 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 90% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium. The flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, but for 2050 it is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this particular property. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards.
Which supermarkets are near Gerard Doustraat 26?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at 205 metres, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 888 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Further away, at around 1.3 kilometres, there are another Albert Heijn, an Ekoplaza and a Jumbo. In total, there are 62 supermarkets within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are close to this home?
The Utrechtse Schoolvereniging primary school is at 233 metres, a couple of streets away. The St. Bonifatiuscollege secondary school is at 478 metres, about a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within a short distance include the Prof. Kohnstammschool at 605 metres, KBS Stepping Stones at 615 metres and Basisschool de Odyssee at 640 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 8 stops at Utrecht, Hobbemastraat, at 207 metres, which is on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Utrecht, Diakonessenhuis-Noord at 233 metres and Utrecht, Adriaen van Ostadelaan at 356 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan at 1,032 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The station is a listed monument and is not the main station.
What do residents say about the Schildersbuurt?
Residents give the Schildersbuurt an average score of 8.96, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the peace and quiet and the many cats and dogs, but also notes there is often rubbish on the street. Another resident praises the neighbourhood concierge and the cosy shops, with Wilhelminapark nearby. With only three reviews, the picture is based on a small number of voices.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 36%, from €771,000 to €1,052,000. The value increased each year, with a slight dip in 2023 when it went from €883,000 to €863,000, before rising again to €910,000 in 2024 and €1,052,000 in 2025. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
