M.A. de Ruyterstraat 4
Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA calm spot by the water
This apartment sits on a quiet road along the water in the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, part of Utrecht's Noordoost district. It is a lively, densely built part of the city, with a very strong urban feel. The asking price of €345,000 is 65% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €999,313, which puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Utrecht.
The home itself
Built in 1980, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor with one bathroom. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². It has a balcony, and the setting is described as a quiet road, by the water, in a residential area with an open view. The home is heated by district heating and is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228.41.
Life in the Zeeheldenbuurt
Residents of the wider 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", adding that living close to Griftpark was great fun and that neighbourhood parties bring people together. Another describes it as a "Village in the City", noting that people greet each other, children play in the street, and there is plenty of greenery. The neighbourhood counts around 3,320 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them for a fuller picture of the Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn and Jumbo supermarkets are just around the corner, and a couple of primary schools, including Basisschool De Wissel and Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen, are within a short walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat is nearby. For public transport, bus stops at Van Everdingenlaan and Hengeveldstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 5 and 30. Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €354,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €210,000 to €354,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk; the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
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 M.A. de Ruyterstraat 4, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €354,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €210,000 to €354,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 49 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². It has a balcony and is described as being on a quiet road by the water, in a residential area with an open view.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is heated by district heating. In the neighbourhood, most homes for sale have a better label, but this label applies to this specific apartment.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228.41. This amount is stated in the listing and goes towards the shared costs of the building. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicate that road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is medium. This is based on area-level data from sources like the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific property. In this postcode area, 93% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What is the flood risk for this address?
Area-level climate data indicate that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. The flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not a guarantee for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo supermarkets are both within a few hundred metres, just around the corner. Several other Albert Heijn branches are within a ten-minute walk. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool De Wissel is just around the corner, and Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen is a couple of streets away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.8 km away, which is a bit further.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Van Everdingenlaan and Hengeveldstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 5 and 30. Another stop at Eykmanplein, with lines 5, 55 and N20, is a couple of streets away. Utrecht Overvecht train station is about 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €7,041, based on the agent's listed living area of 49 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €7,716, so this apartment is priced below that average. The overall asking price is also 65% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €999,313.
