A bright apartment in Buiten Wittevrouwen
This third-floor apartment on Joke Smitplein sits in Buiten Wittevrouwen, a lively part of Utrecht's Oost district. The home was built in 1987 and has an energy label C. With a floor area of 64 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €637,531. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht is also worth considering.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the fourth floor and has a balcony with a free view. The home is insulated with roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by district heating. The property is held under municipal ground lease, which has been bought off until 21 May 2036. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €292.47.
Life in Buiten Wittevrouwen
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.71, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet residential area within walking distance of the city, with a mix of families, couples and singles. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an engaged community, and is well maintained, with good schools and green spaces such as Wilhelminapark. The district has a high share of single-person households, at 71 percent. For more on the area, see the Buiten Wittevrouwen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Utrecht, is on your doorstep, and St-Gregorius College for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat are both a five-minute walk. Bus stop Utrecht, Stadsschouwburg is on your doorstep with lines 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N20, N41 and N50. Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €447,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5 percent below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49 percent, from €299,000 to €447,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 6 percent of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Molenbeek.
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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 Joke Smitplein 12, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 5 percent below the WOZ value of €447,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €637,531, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the fourth floor and includes a balcony with a free view. The floor area is 64 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 67 m². The home is insulated with roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by district heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €447,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 49 percent, from €299,000 to €447,000. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about 219 metres away, and Jumbo is about 376 metres away. The nearest primary school, Vrije School Utrecht, is 114 metres away, and St-Gregorius College for secondary education is 123 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, such as Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 216 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Utrecht, Stadsschouwburg is about 108 metres away, with lines 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N20, N41 and N50. Utrecht Maliebaan train station is about 502 metres away. This gives you direct access to bus and train services without needing to walk far.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Buiten Wittevrouwen is part of the Oost district in Utrecht. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.71 out of 10, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet residential area with a mix of households, while another mentions that it is considered safe and well maintained. The district has a high proportion of single-person households, at 71 percent.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the building.
