A 1946 apartment with a free view
This apartment on the Burgemeester van Tuyllkade sits in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district in Utrecht. Built in 1946, it is a piece of post-war Utrecht with a character that has aged gracefully. The asking price is €449,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this area is around €459,000, and there are currently 23 homes for sale. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its size and setting.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home is located on the second living floor and has a balcony. According to the agent, the property features mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. The ownership is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold already bought off, so there is no ongoing ground rent. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €211.34. The volume of the home is 311 m³.
The Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district 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, 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 and more beautiful, with good social control and a safe feel at any hour. They mention that there are a few primary schools and many shops for daily groceries, and that Vredenburg is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood has about 4,610 inhabitants, and 43% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Boni is a couple of streets away. There are also two primary schools within a short walk: Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide and Prinses Margrietschool. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Juliana Utrecht is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and Burg. Van Tuyllkade are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €407,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €237,000 to €407,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1946 on clay soil, with a note that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the flood risk for 2050 is low.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Blauwe Eik Makelaardij and Blauwe Eik Makelaardij on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Burgemeester van Tuyllkade 55BS, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €449,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €407,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself. The WOZ value has risen by 72% over the past five years, from €237,000 in 2020 to €407,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 98 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home is on the second living floor and has a balcony. The volume is 311 m³. The property is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €211.34.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates that the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the home has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, 12% of homes have a label D or lower, while 28% have label A and 12% have label A+. The label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1946 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the flood risk for 2050 is low.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Boni is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide and Prinses Margrietschool, are within a short walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Juliana Utrecht is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and Burg. Van Tuyllkade are just around the corner, served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents of the wider district 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, with shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful, with good social control and a safe feel at any hour. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
What is the public transport situation?
The nearest bus stops are at Prins Bernhardlaan and Burg. Van Tuyllkade, both just around the corner, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. For a full overview of connections, you can check the transport provider's website.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood and at what prices?
There are currently 23 homes for sale in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood. The average asking price is €459,174, and the median is €450,000. Prices range from €325,000 to €695,000. The average asking price per square metre is €5,733, based on an average living area of 85 m². This apartment's asking price of €449,000 is close to the neighbourhood median.
