A ground-floor apartment in Delft's TU-Noord
This ground-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in TU-Noord, a neighbourhood shaped by student life and the nearby university campus. The home was built in 1930 and has an energy label E, so heating costs are something to budget for. With a floor area of 78 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €459,000 works out at €5,885 per m². That price is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €548,000, and it is the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this area. For context, apartments in Delft are worth comparing against.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a ground-floor home with a front garden and a south-facing back garden of 45 m². The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The BAG registration lists the living area as 87 m², while the agent states 78 m².
Life in TU-Noord
TU-Noord is a compact neighbourhood where most residents are students or young professionals, with 47% of the population aged between 15 and 25. The average household size is just 1.2 people, and nine in ten households are single-person. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Good atmosphere, nice people." Another notes: "It is quiet, no bikes stolen, and a very nice location." The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this street. The TU-Noord neighbourhood has its own character, shaped by the university and the mix of old and new housing.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Wippolder Apotheek is right on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hus en van 't Lindenhout is just around the corner. For groceries, Jumbo and PLUS are a couple of streets away, with Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Oostpoort and Cornelis Musiusschool, are within a short stroll. The bus stop Delft, Botanische Tuin is on your doorstep, with lines 60 and 63, and Delft station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Delft offers more options beyond the immediate area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €417,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €271,000 to €417,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 57 dB, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1930 construction on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including, Huispedia, and Funda.
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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 Botaniestraat 20, Delft
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €459,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €417,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 16% below the average asking price of €548,000 for homes currently for sale in TU-Noord, making it the cheapest of the three available.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a ground-floor home with a front garden and a back garden of 45 m² facing south. The property is freehold, meaning you own it outright. The agent lists the living area as 78 m², while the BAG registration states 87 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1930 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The KCAF attention area shows that 95% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Wippolder Apotheek is right next door, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hus en van 't Lindenhout is about 268 metres away. For groceries, Jumbo and PLUS are within 400 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 650 metres. Two primary schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool de Oostpoort and Cornelis Musiusschool, are within 300 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Delft, Botanische Tuin is about 94 metres away, with lines 60 and 63. Another stop, Delft, Poortlandplein, is about 308 metres away with line 62. Delft train station is about 1 kilometre away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The bus lines serve local routes, but the exact destinations are not specified.
What is the neighbourhood like?
TU-Noord is a neighbourhood with a strong student presence, as 47% of residents are between 15 and 25 years old. The average household size is 1.2, and 90% of households are single-person. Residents of the wider district rate their living environment 7.73 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions it is quiet and that no bikes are stolen.
Why is the living area different between the BAG and the agent?
The BAG registration lists the living area as 87 m², while the agent's listing states 78 m². The difference is not explained in the listing. Both figures are provided for reference, and the price per m² of €5,885 is based on the agent's figure of 78 m².
