A 1928 terraced house on the Merwedestraat
This terraced house from 1928 sits in the Rivierenwijk, a neighbourhood in the south-west of Utrecht where the streets have a calm, residential feel. The asking price of €549,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €504,656. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the Rivierenwijk is €6,971, while this home works out at €7,625 per square metre based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Utrecht], this one sits at the upper end of the local range.
The home itself
The listing gives the essentials: a terraced house built in 1928 with an energy label B. The living area is 72 square metres according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 80 square metres. The agent does not provide further details on the layout, so the number of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms is not stated. The energy label B suggests the home is reasonably efficient, though the exact insulation measures are not listed.
Life in the Rivierenwijk
Residents give the Rivierenwijk an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Such a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg." Another notes: "I can get to almost all my groceries or other necessities within 5 minutes by bike. But I do miss some green." A third review is less positive, mentioning concerns about safety and rubbish collection. The neighbourhood has around 9,155 residents, and about 49% of households are single-person households. For a fuller picture, you can read more about [the Rivierenwijk neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and PLUS a couple of streets away. For primary education, KBS Gertrudis is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and the pharmacy Apotheek Pluymaekers BV is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Waalstraat, a couple of streets away, and line 29 at Utrecht, Balijebrug. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Utrecht]. There are no risk indications available for this address, such as noise, foundation or flooding, so no area-level data is provided here.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Willems & Steinvoort 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 Merwedestraat 49, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €549,000. This is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the Rivierenwijk, which is €504,656. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 72 m², comes to €7,625, while the neighbourhood average is €6,971 per m². The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The listing does not state specific insulation measures, such as double glazing or floor insulation. The label is a general indication of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not always included in the listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the WOZ value or to see how the value has developed over the past five years.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
No risk indications are available for this address. The listing does not provide data on noise levels, foundation risk, or flooding risk for this specific location. Without such data, it is not possible to comment on these aspects. The absence of information does not imply that there are no risks, but no area-level indications are given.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Coop, just 227 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 402 metres away, a five-minute walk, and PLUS is 559 metres away, also a five-minute walk. There are also Lidl and another Coop within a kilometre. With 67 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. KBS Gertrudis is 403 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 445 metres away. OBS Maaspleinschool is 487 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.8 km away. There are also childcare options, with a day-care centre 0.4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Waalstraat, 258 metres away, served by line 1. Utrecht, Balijebrug is 306 metres away with line 29, and Utrecht, Balijelaan is 329 metres away with lines 1 and 29. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 849 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around.
What do residents say about the Rivierenwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident praises the neighbourhood's beauty and improvements to the Jutfaseweg. Another appreciates the accessibility by bike but misses green spaces. A third expresses concerns about safety and rubbish collection. These reviews reflect personal experiences and give a mixed but generally positive picture.
