A sunny patio home in Parkwijk-Zuid
This terraced house on Karwijstraat 26 sits in Parkwijk-Zuid, a post-war neighbourhood in the Leidsche Rijn district of Utrecht. Residents describe it as a quiet, green area where people look out for each other, and where the centre of Utrecht is about twenty minutes away. The asking price of €470,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €634,179. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Utrecht is higher than this home's price.
The home itself
Built in 2000, this house has three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot measures 118 m². The home has a patio garden facing south, and parking is available. According to the agent, the house is fully insulated with double glazing (HR+ or HR++), roof, wall and floor insulation, and it is heated by district heating. The property is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off.
Life in Parkwijk-Zuid
The Parkwijk-Zuid neighbourhood is home to about 3,765 people, and residents give it an average score of 7.57 based on four reviews. One resident says: "Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca." Another resident adds: "Heerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek." A third resident notes that Parkwijk-Zuid is a nice little post-war neighbourhood near everything in Utrecht, but mentions a few downsides.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Al Amana Leidsche Rijn is 349 metres away, and obs De Klimroos is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Julius Gezondheidscentra at Leidsche Rijn Centrum, about 948 metres away, and the FLeiR Apotheek Parkwijk pharmacy is 500 metres away. Bus stops are close: Utrecht, Korianderstraat serves lines 28 and N1, and Utrecht, Klifrakplantsoen serves lines 6 and 16. The nearest train station, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, is 1.1 km away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €491,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €280,000 to €491,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Beumer makelaars Vleuten-De Meern-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 Karwijstraat 26, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €470,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €491,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €634,179.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this home has three rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 88 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot is 118 m². There is a patio garden facing south, and parking is available.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing (HR+ or HR++), roof, wall and floor insulation. Heating is provided by district heating. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation details come from the agent's description.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail, air and industry are all below the relevant standards.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Lidl is 349 metres away, and a Jumbo is 417 metres away. For schools, Al Amana Leidsche Rijn (primary) is 349 metres away, and obs De Klimroos is 544 metres away. The nearest GP is Julius Gezondheidscentra at Leidsche Rijn Centrum, about 948 metres away, and the FLeiR Apotheek Parkwijk pharmacy is 500 metres away.
How is public transport in this area?
Bus stops are close by: Utrecht, Korianderstraat at 299 metres serves lines 28 and N1, and Utrecht, Klifrakplantsoen at 425 metres serves lines 6 and 16. The nearest train station is Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, at 1.1 km. These connections make it easy to get around, though travel times are not specified.
What do residents say about living in Parkwijk-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.57 based on four reviews. One resident says it is a quiet, mixed neighbourhood where people look out for each other, with all amenities close by, including Leidsche Rijn centre, shops, schools, parks and a cinema. Another resident mentions the quiet, green character and the short distance to Utrecht's centre.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 75% between 2020 and 2025, from €280,000 to €491,000. This reflects the municipal valuation on the reference date of 1 January each year. The current WOZ value is €491,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% below that.
