A classic upper apartment in Dichterswijk
This 1938 upper apartment sits on the Croeselaan in Dichterswijk, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home is on the second floor and has a balcony with a free view over a quiet road in a residential area. With five rooms and three bedrooms across a single floor, there is plenty of space. The last known asking price of €535,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it sat well below the average for apartments in Utrecht. This home has not been online since 15 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment spans one floor and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 102 m², while the BAG registration records 148 m². The home has double glazing and wall insulation, a central heating boiler and is in full ownership. A balcony was present, and the monthly homeowners' association fee was €100. The property is described as an upper apartment (bovenwoning).
Life in Dichterswijk
Dichterswijk is a compact neighbourhood with a mix of housing, where about 57% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Good and cosy," adding that contact with fellow residents is friendly and attentive. Another resident, however, mentions the neighbourhood is "becoming very criminal-like" and no longer dares to go outside in the evenings. The district-level reviews reflect a range of experiences, so it is worth reading them in full. For a closer look at the area, see the Dichterswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a couple of streets away, and secondary school Descart is within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev and Apotheek Buijs pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Utrecht, Van der Goesstraat with line 1 is on your doorstep, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Utrecht offers extensive further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €500,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €331,000 to €500,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with the current flood risk elevated but low by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Waltmann Makelaars & Bedrijfshuisvesting 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Croeselaan 227BSA, Utrecht
How did the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €535,000 was 66% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €1,574,950. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 102 m², was €5,245. The price verdict was described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent listed the living area at 102 m², while the BAG registration records 148 m². There is a balcony, and the home is described as an upper apartment on the second floor with a free view.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was €500,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 7% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased by 51%, from €331,000 in 2020 to €500,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1938, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 267 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 696 metres away, and a SPAR is at 689 metres. There are also an AH to go and another Albert Heijn within roughly 800 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is about 350 metres away, and odbs Puntenburg is at 607 metres. For secondary education, Descart is at 833 metres and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is at 934 metres. All are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Utrecht, Van der Goesstraat with line 1 is on your doorstep at 28 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is about 706 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Additional bus stops with lines 65, 66, 74, N5, N6, N7 and 102 are at about 596 metres.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "good and cosy" with friendly contact between neighbours. Another resident describes the area as "becoming very criminal-like" and no longer dares to go outside in the evenings. These reviews reflect the district level, not this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The agent stated the home had double glazing and wall insulation, and a central heating boiler was present.
