Otterstraat 71
Pijlsweerd-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA terraced house in the heart of Utrecht
This 1915 terraced house sits on the Otterstraat in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, a lively neighbourhood on the edge of Utrecht's centre. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area. With a price of €659,000, the asking price sits 26% above the average asking price of €521,379 for terraced houses in Utrecht, which puts it on the high side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this five-room home has four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 333 m³. The living area is 93 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a garden facing southeast, a roof terrace, and the property is fully owned. The agent notes that the home is fully insulated, has a central heating boiler, and is described as a single-family terraced house.
Life in Pijlsweerd-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41, based on four reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful! But there is still room for improvement." Another adds: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station. It's a 10-minute walk from the centre, which is great." A third resident notes: "Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring." The neighbourhood has 4,745 residents, and the average household size is 1.6 people. For more context, you can read about the Pijlsweerd-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. KBS De Pijlstaart primary school is on your doorstep, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, a ten-minute walk away, with Boots Apotheek Utrecht nearby. Bus stop Utrecht, Oudenoord is just around the corner with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more beyond this immediate area, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €554,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 19% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €390,000 to €554,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 41 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low and in 2050 low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager 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.
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About Otterstraat 71, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €554,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €659,000 is 19% above that value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it rose by 42% between 2020 and 2025, from €390,000 to €554,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 93 m², and the volume is 333 m³. There is a garden facing southeast and a roof terrace. The property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1915, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated pile rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all just around the corner at about 219 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is at 268 metres, and Jumbo is at 527 metres. There are 67 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
KBS De Pijlstaart primary school is at 201 metres, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is at 220 metres. For secondary education, Al Amana College Utrecht is at 580 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is at 609 metres, and P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is at 764 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stop Utrecht, Oudenoord is at 156 metres with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht, Herenweg is at 199 metres with line 3, and Utrecht, David van Mollemstraat is at 272 metres with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht Centraal train station is at 929 metres.
What do residents say about living in Pijlsweerd-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.41 based on four reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful!" Another notes: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station." A third says: "Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring." Some residents mention a lack of greenery and litter as points for improvement.
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €659,000 is 26% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €521,379. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €495,000, and prices range from €215,000 to €1,500,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,059, while this home is listed at €7,086 per m².
