A ground-floor apartment in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on Burgemeester van Tuyllkade 99 sits in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood of Utrecht, a part of the Noordwest district. Built in 1946, it is a benedenwoning, a type of apartment that occupies the ground floor. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Utrecht] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area measures 47 m², and the volume of the home is 157 m³. There is a back garden, and the property is situated in a residential area with a free view. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The ownership structure is municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold having been bought off. A homeowners' association fee of €200.64 applies.
Life in the Schaakbuurt
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 the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention litter and the busyness from tourists and students. These reviews describe the district as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. The area counts around 4,610 inhabitants, with a mix of household types. You can read more about [the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood] on our page for it.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are well covered here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Boni a couple of streets away. For primary education, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is just around the corner, and Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Juliana Utrecht, is just around the corner, while the GP practice Gezondheidscentrum De Brug is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Utrecht, Prins Bernhardlaan is on your doorstep, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. This all falls within [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, the municipal valuation, was €363,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 81%, from €201,000 to €363,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, given the home was built in 1946 on clay soil. The current flood risk is indicated as elevated, while the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 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 99, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €363,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is a factual observation about the two figures, and no conclusion is drawn from it here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, consisting of one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 47 m², and the volume of the home is 157 m³. There is a back garden. The property is a benedenwoning, meaning it is a ground-floor apartment, and it is situated in a residential area with a free view.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
The home has an energy label C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home. The home was built in 1946, which is a fact about its age, not a statement about its maintenance state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1946 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, located just around the corner at about 179 metres. A Boni supermarket is a couple of streets away at about 417 metres, and another Boni is at about 819 metres. For a wider choice, there are 65 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Prins Bernhardlaan, at about 149 metres, served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. There are also two Flex stops nearby. Utrecht Zuilen train station is at about 1,056 metres, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The station provides rail connections, though specific destinations are not listed here.
What schools are close to this home?
Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is the nearest primary school, at about 157 metres. Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is at about 256 metres, and KBS Ludger at about 271 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at about 2.0 kilometres. There are 119 schools within a 5-kilometre radius in total.
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 shops, schools, buses and train station nearby, as well as the Julianapark. Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they note some litter and busyness from tourists and students.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,915, based on the agent's listing of the living area. This is 31% above the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood, which is €5,297. The asking price of €325,000 is 29% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €458,200, partly because this home's living area of 47 m² is 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 87 m².
