Stadskern, Zutphen
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Rietbergstraat sits right in the middle of the Stadskern, where the streets are narrow and the atmosphere is historic. With 131 m² of living space and a 170 m² plot, it offers a generous footprint for a home built in 1975. The price of €550,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €477,000, but it reflects the size and central location. For context, terraced houses in Zutphen vary widely in price and condition.
The Stadskern is a dense urban neighbourhood with 2,400 residents, mostly one-person households (895) and a large share aged 65+ (845). One resident says: "Although the streets are somewhat narrow and the houses here and there a bit dated, this is more than compensated by the favourable location. Within a two-minute walk you are already in the city centre." Another notes: "A few residents cause a lot of nuisance. Regular parties until 01:30... Apart from that, it's a fine neighbourhood." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.44 out of 10. The neighbourhood Stadskern is very urban, with a density of 2,386 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Aldi and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Jenaplanschool Walter Gillijns, is on your doorstep, while Vrije School De Berkel is a short walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the river IJssel is within easy reach for a morning stroll. The municipality Zutphen offers a compact city centre with all amenities close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Rietbergstraat 18, Zutphen
Very good · 2 residents
My experience with the neighbourhood is very positive. Although the streets are somewhat narrow and the houses here and there a bit dated, this is more than compensated by the favourable location. Within a two-minute walk you are already in the city centre, which makes living here very practical and pleasant. In addition, the neighbourhood has a nice playground and is only a ten-minute walk from the beautiful river IJssel. In the early morning you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise there, which gives a peaceful start to the day. There are also various shops within walking distance, such as Albert Heijn, Lidl and Kruidvat, as well as other amenities that you can easily use on a weekly basis.
Auto-translated to English by AIHere in the immediate vicinity, a few residents cause a lot of nuisance. Regular parties until 01:30, both on weekdays and at weekends. Apart from that, it's a fine neighbourhood. Sometimes a bit busy. Houses are old and could do with a renovation. Think cracks in walls.
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About Rietbergstraat 18, Zutphen
The asking price of €550,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €477,000 and the average sold price of €512,357. However, this home has 131 m² and a 170 m² plot, which is larger than many in the area. The price per m² works out to about €4,198, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,807 per m². So it's on the high side, but the size and central location justify some premium.
The energy label is C. That means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but it's not as efficient as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 36.8% of homes have label C, while 21.1% have label A and 26.3% have D or lower.
Reviews are mixed. One resident mentions occasional late-night parties from a few neighbours, but otherwise finds it a fine neighbourhood. Another praises the location and quiet mornings by the river. The neighbourhood has a high density and is very urban, so some street noise is to be expected.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Jenaplanschool Walter Gillijns is just 95 metres away, Vrije School De Berkel is 152 metres, and Montessori kindcentrum de Plotter is about 850 metres. For secondary education, Vrije school Zutphen-Groningen is 826 metres away.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting by rail quite convenient from this central location.
Lidl is 446 metres away, Aldi 502 metres, and Jumbo 568 metres. There's also an AH XL at 745 metres and a regular Albert Heijn at 1 km. So daily shopping is easily done on foot.
With 131 m² and three or more bedrooms (typical for a mid-terrace of this size), it could work for a small family. The neighbourhood has a playground and is close to schools. However, the area has many one-person households and older residents, so it's not a typical family suburb.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadskern
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