A terraced house with a keen price tag
This terraced house on Houtsnijderslaan 8 sits in De Meern-Zuid, a residential area within the municipality of Utrecht. Built in 1975, it offers a living area of around 107 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 109 square metres. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared with the average asking price of €566,692 for homes in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €5,147, while this home comes in at €4,587 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Utrecht, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 384 cubic metres. Outside, there is a front garden and a back garden of 46 square metres, facing south and accessible via the back alley. The property is in full ownership, and according to the agent it has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is described as being on a quiet road, in a sheltered spot within a residential area.
Life in De Meern-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "I moved here shortly after this neighbourhood was built. Over the years it became more lively. Unfortunately, crime in the area has increased over time." Another notes: "There is a shopping centre, large park and swimming pool very close by. Furthermore, there isn't much conversation among the people living in this neighbourhood." The district has around 6,545 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the De Meern-Zuid neighbourhood has to offer, the reviews give a flavour of daily life here.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Marepark is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek De Meern is just around the corner. For groceries, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away, with PLUS a ten-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Openbare Montessori basisschool de Meander and Openbare Daltonschool Apollo 11. The nearest bus stop, De Meern, Boekbinderslaan, is on your doorstep and serves lines 28, 29, N1, N2 and 102. Utrecht Terwijde station is about 2 kilometres away, within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €535,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €318,000 to €535,000. As for the area around the address, the noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Punt Makelaars Leidsche Rijn.
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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 Houtsnijderslaan 8, De Meern
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €500,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €535,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €318,000 to €535,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent official valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 384 cubic metres. There is a front garden and a back garden of 46 square metres, facing south and accessible via the back alley. The property is in full ownership, and according to the agent it has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
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 states that the home has mostly double glazing. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, at the level of the surrounding area, the risk of foundation issues is considered low.
What are the flood risks for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is also expected to remain low in 2050. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, meaning that during intense rainfall, waterlogging could occur. The heat stress risk is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is about 693 metres away, Albert Heijn about 756 metres, and PLUS about 1,117 metres. These are within walking distance, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also several other supermarkets within 5 kilometres, including another Albert Heijn and a Lidl.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Openbare Montessori basisschool de Meander is about 704 metres away, Openbare Daltonschool Apollo 11 about 734 metres, and Drie Koningen about 771 metres. There are also other primary schools nearby, such as Shri Krishna School and Pantarijn. Secondary education is about 3 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is De Meern, Boekbinderslaan, about 121 metres away, serving lines 28, 29, N1, N2 and 102. Other stops are De Meern, De Balije and De Meern, Meernbrug, all within about 566 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Terwijde, about 2,080 metres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "I moved here shortly after this neighbourhood was built. Over the years it became more lively. Unfortunately, crime in the area has increased over time." Another notes: "There is a shopping centre, large park and swimming pool very close by. Furthermore, there isn't much conversation among the people living in this neighbourhood."
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
In the De Meern-Zuid neighbourhood, there are currently 13 homes for sale. The average asking price is €566,692, with a median of €525,000. Prices range from €450,000 to €825,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,147. This home is priced at €500,000, which is below the neighbourhood average.
