A classic Utrecht apartment with a keen price
This apartment on Burgemeester Norbruislaan 422 sits in Zuilen-Noord, a lively part of Utrecht where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. Built in 1955, it is a typical post-war walk-up, and the asking price of €319,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €531,333. For context, the average asking price per square metre in Zuilen-Noord is €5,405, while this home is listed at €4,431 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This three-room apartment on the second floor has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is listed as 72 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 square metres. The volume comes to 232 cubic metres. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1955, a fact that tells you about its age but not about its condition.
Zuilen-Noord through residents' eyes
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is getting greener, though the municipality could pay more attention to litter, and mentions that it always feels safe on the street. A third review is brief: "Just nice and stuff." The district has around 3,800 inhabitants, and about 41% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Zuilen-Noord neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Boni is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby, including SBO Belle van Zuylen on your doorstep and Yuverta vmbo Utrecht just around the corner. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, a ten-minute walk, and the Zuilense Apotheek is just as close. The bus stop Utrecht, Cornelis Smeenkstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen station is about two kilometres away. All of this is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €390,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €256,000 to €390,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is elevated, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Beumer. The listing is available through three sources in total.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Burgemeester Norbruislaan 422, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €319,000 is 40% below the average asking price in Zuilen-Noord, which is €531,333. The price per square metre is €4,431, compared with a neighbourhood average of €5,405 per square metre. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a three-room apartment on the second floor, with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The agent lists the living area as 72 square metres, while the BAG registration records 79 square metres. The volume is 232 cubic metres. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €390,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 52%, from €256,000 to €390,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the soil is clay. This is based on area-level data, including the fact that the home was built in 1955 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Boni, a couple of streets away, followed by Albert Heijn at about 1.1 kilometres. There are several schools within walking distance, including SBO Belle van Zuylen on your doorstep and Yuverta vmbo Utrecht just around the corner. Primary schools De Kleine Vliegenier and Openbare basisschool De Cirkel are also nearby.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Utrecht, Cornelis Smeenkstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 7, 12, 27 and 120. Two other stops are within a couple of hundred metres. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 2.1 kilometres away. The listing does not mention travel times or destinations.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with everything within reach. Another mentions that it feels safe on the street and that the neighbourhood is getting greener. These reviews describe the district, not specifically Zuilen-Noord.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself. In the neighbourhood, 40% of the current for-sale stock has label A, and 26.7% has label B.
