A pre-war terraced house on a quiet road
This 1931 terraced house sits on a quiet residential road in Oud Hoograven-Zuid, a neighbourhood in the south of Utrecht. The asking price of €695,000 is the highest of the eight homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side compared with the local market. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht typically sell for around this level, but here you are paying a premium for the location and the size.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 126 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The plot measures 121 m² according to both sources. The agent mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler, and there is a southwest-facing back garden of 25 m². The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Oud Hoograven-Zuid
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on twenty reviews. One resident describes the area as "social, child-friendly and green", noting that there is little traffic on the streets and that many homes are grouped around shared green spaces. Another says it is a "quiet and united" neighbourhood where "everything is within reach". The district has a village-like feel, partly because it is separated from the city by a park and forts that are part of UNESCO heritage. With 2,375 inhabitants, the Oud Hoograven-Zuid neighbourhood is fairly compact, and about two-thirds of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are also close by: Openbare Basisschool De Hoge Raven is on your doorstep, and Da Costa Basisschool Hoograven is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is about a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Nieuw Plettenburgh is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stops at Utrecht, Karperstraat and Utrecht, Socrateslaan are both just around the corner, with lines 1 and 10, 34 respectively. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its development over the past five years. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the house was built before 1970 and that 82% of properties in this postcode area are from that period; 2% of homes in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though it is expected to be low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wij Makelaardij and Wij Makelaardij.
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About Verlengde Hoogravenseweg 137, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this house?
The asking price is €695,000. This is the highest price among the eight homes currently for sale in Oud Hoograven-Zuid, where the average asking price is €622,875 and the median is €672,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 126 m², is €5,516.
How many bedrooms does this house have?
The house has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area as 126 m², while the BAG registration records 106 m². There is also a southwest-facing back garden of 25 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent mentions that the house has double glazing and a central heating boiler, which may help with efficiency, but the label itself indicates that there is room for improvement.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without it, we cannot compare it with the asking price or show its development over time.
What are the risks associated with this address?
The address has a medium foundation risk indication, based on the house being built before 1970 and the area's characteristics. The noise level from road traffic is above the standard, while railway noise is below. The risk of pluvial flooding is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though it is expected to be low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are also close by, including Openbare Basisschool De Hoge Raven and Da Costa Basisschool Hoograven. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, about a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Nieuw Plettenburgh is a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are bus stops at Utrecht, Karperstraat and Utrecht, Socrateslaan, both just around the corner, with lines 1 and 10, 34 respectively. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about a ten-minute walk away, offering connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on twenty reviews. They describe it as social, child-friendly and green, with little traffic and shared green spaces. The district has a village-like feel, partly because it is separated from the city by a park and forts that are part of UNESCO heritage.
How does the price compare with other homes in the area?
The asking price of €695,000 is the highest among the eight homes currently for sale in Oud Hoograven-Zuid. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €622,875, and the median is €672,000. The price per square metre is €5,516, based on the agent's listed living area.
Is there a garden?
Yes, there is a back garden of 25 m², oriented to the southwest. This means it gets afternoon and evening sun, which is pleasant for outdoor dining or relaxing.
