A ground-floor apartment with a garden in Utrecht
This apartment on Buys Ballotstraat 2 sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, a part of Utrecht where the streets have a lived-in, urban feel. The home dates from 1890 and has an energy label C. The asking price is €825,000. For context, there are currently 12 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €823,542. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its ground-floor position and garden.
A home on the ground floor with a garden
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the ground floor and has a rear garden of 77 m² facing east. The property is freehold, so you own the land. According to the agent, the living area is 142 m², while the BAG registration lists 139 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €33. The agent describes the setting as on a quiet road, in a residential area, with an unobstructed view.
Life in the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, speaking about the wider district, says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." A third review is far more critical, mentioning noise, rubbish and a lack of cohesion. The district has 3,305 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person households. This is the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving neighbourhood, where the streets are part of daily life.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool De Wissel is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat is nearby. The bus stop Utrecht, Oorsprongpark is on your doorstep, with lines 8, 18, 27, 28, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N41 and N50. Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €806,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 23%, from €656,000 to €806,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated, and the heat stress indication is medium. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bas Makelaars.
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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 Buys Ballotstraat 2, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €825,000. The home is an apartment on Buys Ballotstraat 2 in Utrecht, with an energy label C and a construction year of 1890. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 142 m², is €5,810. There is no precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average available.
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €806,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 23%, from €656,000 to €806,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the ground floor and has a rear garden of 77 m² facing east. The living area is listed as 142 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 139 m². The property is freehold, so you own the land.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient labels. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1890, and in this postcode area, 93% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, at 618 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. Jumbo is at 685 metres, and there is another Albert Heijn at 768 metres. Ekoplaza is also at 768 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop Utrecht, Oorsprongpark is on your doorstep, at 143 metres, with lines 8, 18, 27, 28, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N41 and N50. Utrecht Maliebaan station is at 1,105 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There is also a stop at Prinsesselaan with line 8.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, speaking about Voordorp, says it feels like a village with greenery and children playing in the street. A third review is critical, mentioning noise and rubbish.
