A terraced house in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
This 1963 terraced house on the Magelhaenlaan sits in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. With three bedrooms and a garden, it is a practical family home in a neighbourhood that residents describe as convenient and green, though some mention concerns about evening safety. The asking price of €450,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average, and the home is one of the terraced houses in Utrecht currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 326 m³. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The plot measures 100 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration gives 157 m². The property has a front garden and a rear garden of 51 m², the latter facing east and accessible via the back alley. It is freehold, and the energy label is C.
The Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility, many shops and greenery, though they note rubbish as a downside. Another says it is "practical but little cohesion", adding that it feels safe during the day but that walking alone at night is not comfortable. The neighbourhood has around 8,980 inhabitants, and about 29% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more context, see the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo all within a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, De Kaleidoskoop and De Olijfboom, are a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Marco Polo, is just around the corner. Bus stops on the Columbuslaan/Afrikalaan and Marco Pololaan, served by line 7, are on your doorstep, and the larger Kanaleneiland stop with lines 10, 19, 29 and others is a five-minute walk. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is about 2.3 km away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Utrecht page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €436,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €317,000 to €436,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden and from rail traffic 12 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1963. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 180 Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Magelhaenlaan 129, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €450,000 is 20% above the average asking price in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, which is €373,759. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 96 m², is €4,688, which is 13% higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,161 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². The plot is 100 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration gives 157 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 51 m², facing east and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €436,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 is 3% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 38%, from €317,000 in 2020 to €436,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1963. According to the KCAF, 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is not an inspection of this specific home, but a general indication for the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go, about 500 metres away. Albert Heijn, Lidl and Jumbo are all within about 530 to 560 metres, so you have several options for groceries within a short walk. There are also many other supermarkets within a 5 km radius, with 65 in total.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: De Kaleidoskoop at about 200 metres and De Olijfboom at about 240 metres. For secondary education, Sint Gregorius College locatie TOPhavo is about 315 metres away, and Globe College Utrecht vmbo is about 354 metres away. There is also a special primary school, Luc Stevensschool, at about 580 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are very close. The stop Utrecht, Columbuslaan/Afrikalaan is about 145 metres away, served by line 7. Another stop, Utrecht, Marco Pololaan, is about 280 metres away, also on line 7. The larger stop Utrecht, Kanaleneiland, about 376 metres away, offers lines 10, 19, 29, 90, N7, 102, 184, 195, 307 and 395. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 2.3 km away.
What do residents say about living in Kanaleneiland-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility, many shops and greenery, though they mention rubbish as a downside. Another says it is "practical but little cohesion", noting that it feels safe during the day but that walking alone at night is not comfortable. A third resident says they no longer dare to go outside in the evenings.
