Rechthuisdrift 61
Driften-Noord, Nieuwegein
AreaA sheltered spot in Driften-Noord
Rechthuisdrift 61 is a terraced house in Driften-Noord, a residential pocket within the Batau Zuid district of Nieuwegein. The setting is described as sheltered, in a residential area with an unobstructed view. Built in 1975, the home has an energy label B. With a price of €475,000, the asking price sits 2% above the WOZ value, which puts it on the high side compared with terraced houses in Nieuwegein.
The home itself
The agent lists a living area of 118 m², while the BAG registration records 123 m²; the plot is 160 m² in both. Inside there are four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors, with a volume of 432 m³. The house has a front and back garden facing west, plus a balcony. It is freehold, heated by a combi boiler, and the agent notes roof insulation and double glazing.
Life in Driften-Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 4.92 out of 5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "good living in a somewhat older neighbourhood", mentioning reasonable contact with neighbours and sufficient social control. Another is less positive, pointing to poorly maintained municipal gardens and crooked street lamps. The neighbourhood counts 2,195 inhabitants, with 61% of the housing stock made up of single-family homes. For a fuller picture, have a look at the Driften-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Lucas Batau and De Veldrakker, are both a five-minute walk. The GP practice Achterberg and Apotheek de Batau are on your doorstep. Bus stops De Baten and Barnsteendrift, served by lines 48, 77 and N5, are just around the corner, and the tram stop Wijkersloot is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 5.6 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Nieuwegein.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €467,000, and the asking price is 2% above that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 74%, from €268,000 to €467,000. At address level, the noise load from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the norm, for the reference year 2022. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is low now but 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 via multiple channels, including Moen Garantiemakelaars.
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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 Rechthuisdrift 61, Nieuwegein
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €475,000, while the WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €467,000. That puts the asking price 2% above the WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point rather than a judgement on the price.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The agent lists a living area of 118 m², while the BAG registration records 123 m²; the plot is 160 m² in both. Inside there are four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors, with a volume of 432 m³. The house has a front and back garden facing west, plus a balcony.
What does the energy label B mean for this home?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes roof insulation and double glazing. The label itself is a fact about the home's energy performance, and the insulation features are stated separately. No further conclusions about the construction or condition are drawn from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication at address level is low, though the soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is elevated, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium.
What are the nearest schools and supermarkets?
The Jumbo is about 270 metres away, with Albert Heijn and Lidl within 500 metres. Two primary schools, Lucas Batau and De Veldrakker, are both about 360 metres away. The GP practice Achterberg is 196 metres away and Apotheek de Batau is 207 metres away.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents give Driften-Noord an average score of 4.92 out of 5, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "good living in a somewhat older neighbourhood", with reasonable neighbour contact and sufficient social control. Another mentions poorly maintained municipal gardens and crooked street lamps.
What public transport options are nearby?
Bus stops De Baten and Barnsteendrift, served by lines 48, 77 and N5, are both about 240 metres away. The tram stop Wijkersloot, with lines 20 and 21, is about 330 metres away. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 5.6 km away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €268,000 to €467,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a factual record of the municipal valuation over that period.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, for the reference year 2022. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
