A 1926 apartment with character in Utrecht
This apartment on the Burgemeester van Tuyllkade sits in the Elinkwijk en omgeving neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district of Utrecht. Built in 1926, it is a piece of the city's older housing stock, and it comes with an energy label C. The asking price is €525,000. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,828, and there are currently 40 homes for sale here. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its size and age.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home is on the first living floor and has a volume of 374 m³. It is fully owned, with no leasehold. The insulation includes roof insulation, largely double glazing, and wall insulation, and the heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €168 per month.
Life in Elinkwijk en omgeving
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment 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," praising the nearby shops, schools, buses, and train station, as well as the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful," with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention litter and the busyness from tourists and students. The district has a mix of ages, with 48% of residents between 25 and 45, and 55% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Elinkwijk en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and the Boni is just around the corner. For primary education, the Prinses Margrietschool is on your doorstep, and the Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Juliana Utrecht, is on your doorstep. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Burg. Van Tuyllkade, served by lines 7, 27, and Flex, is just around the corner, and Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home, as of 1 January 2025, is €561,000. The asking price is 6% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 80%, from €311,000 to €561,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 3% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is projected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Bruggen, Van Bruggen on Funda, and Van Bruggen Utrecht.
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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 Burgemeester van Tuyllkade 18BS, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €561,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 80%, from €311,000 in 2020 to €561,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. It is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 374 m³. The living area is listed as 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home is fully owned, with no leasehold, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €168 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, largely double glazing, and wall insulation, as well as a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself is a separate fact.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the home was built before 1970, in 1926, and 90% of properties in this postcode area are also pre-1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 436 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. A Boni is also close, at 486 metres. Further options include another Albert Heijn at 728 metres, a Boni at 1,047 metres, and a PLUS at 1,105 metres. These are all within a short distance, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. The Prinses Margrietschool is just 99 metres away, on your doorstep. The Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is 163 metres away, and KBS Ludger is 214 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.9 kilometres away. These distances make school runs easy on foot.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Burg. Van Tuyllkade, about 146 metres away, served by lines 7, 27, and Flex. Other stops include Utrecht, Pionstraat (346 metres, line Flex) and Utrecht, Sweder van Zuylenweg (364 metres, line 3). The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen, about 829 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, praises the nearby shops, schools, buses, and train station, as well as the Julianapark. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful," with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention litter and busyness from tourists and students.
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €525,000 is 18% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €444,880. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €425,000, and prices range from €132,500 to €1,199,950. The average asking price per m² is €5,828, while this home's price per m², based on the agent's listed area of 111 m², is €4,730.
