A 1915 terraced house in Pijlsweerd-Zuid
This 1915 terraced house sits on the Otterstraat in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, a neighbourhood that residents describe as getting greener and more beautiful. The home is offered for €625,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Utrecht sits at €521,379, making this home 20% above that figure.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 333 m³. The living area is 93 m², matching the BAG registration. Outside there is a rear garden of 6 m² facing southeast, plus a roof terrace. The property is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler, and comes with full ownership. The energy label is B.
Life in Pijlsweerd-Zuid
Residents give the Pijlsweerd-Zuid 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 notes: "I always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station." A third resident mentions: "Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring." Some residents do miss greenery, with one saying: "There is no greenery here, I miss that, a small park or something would be nice." The neighbourhood has around 4,700 residents, with 60% living alone.
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, with Boots Apotheek Utrecht nearby. Bus stop Utrecht, Oudenoord is on your doorstep with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Utrecht offers plenty beyond the immediate area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €554,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% above that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 42%, from €390,000 to €554,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail 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. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
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 with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €625,000 is 20% above the average asking price in Pijlsweerd-Zuid, which is €521,379. The price per square metre is €6,720 based on the agent's listing, while the neighbourhood average is €7,059 per m². The price verdict is that this home is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
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, which matches the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 6 m² facing southeast, plus a roof terrace. The property has a volume of 333 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €554,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €625,000 is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 42%, from €390,000 to €554,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail 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 taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1915, before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all just around the corner at about 219 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 268 metres, and Jumbo is at 527 metres. With 67 supermarkets within 5 km, there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
KBS De Pijlstaart primary school is just around the corner 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 do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give Pijlsweerd-Zuid an average score of 7.41, based on four reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful, while another mentions feeling safe and being a 10-minute walk from the centre. Some residents note a lack of greenery and litter as points for improvement.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Utrecht, Oudenoord is on your doorstep at 156 metres, with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht, Herenweg stop 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 is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the insulation is stated by the agent as a separate feature.
