A compact apartment in Utrecht West
This apartment on the M.P. Lindostraat sits in the Nieuw Engeland, Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving neighbourhood, part of the West district of Utrecht. It is a quiet street within a residential area, and the home itself is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor. The asking price of €275,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. This is the cheapest of the 25 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it is one of the apartments in Utrecht on the market.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1903 and has an energy label D. According to the agent, it has two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a single floor, with a total volume of 146 cubic metres. There is a roof terrace, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal and has been bought off in perpetuity. The living area is listed as 39 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 square metres.
Life in the neighbourhood
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I have good experience in this neighbourhood, people are respectful, it's a nice place to live." Another notes: "It's a nice and safe neighbourhood. I'm also very happy with the renovation of the Kanaalstraat, it's now more accessible and nicer to walk through." The same resident mentions occasional catcalling near the Albert Heijn, which they feel should not happen. A third resident describes the area as quiet, with few bars and restaurants but nice people. The neighbourhood has around 5,500 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. For more context, see the Nieuw Engeland, Th. a. Kempisplantsoen en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn, an Aldi, and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. KBS De Pijlstaart primary school is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a bit further. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Lombok and the Lombok Apotheek are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Moskeeplein and Herenweg are just around the corner, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, and 120, and line 3 respectively. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €353,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 22% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 89%, from €187,000 to €353,000. 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 50 dB Lden, above the standard, and from rail traffic 62 dB Lden, also above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 2% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be 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 Punt Makelaars Utrecht 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 M.P. Lindostraat 37A, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 22% below the WOZ value of €353,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 39 m², is €7,051.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, one bathroom, and one floor. It is a between-floor apartment on the second living floor, with a roof terrace. The living area is listed as 39 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 m². The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home was built in 1903, which is a fact about its age, not a comment on its condition. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows the noise load from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 245 metres away, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn, an Aldi, and an Ekoplaza are all about 332 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. A SPAR is 637 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
KBS De Pijlstaart primary school is 391 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is 537 metres away, and Kindercampus Molenpark is 593 metres away. For secondary education, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is 786 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport from this location?
The bus stop Utrecht, Moskeeplein is 272 metres away, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, and 120. Utrecht, Herenweg stop is 330 metres away with line 3. Utrecht Centraal train station is 685 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.25. One resident says it is a nice and safe place to live, with respectful people. Another appreciates the renovation of the Kanaalstraat, making it more accessible and nicer to walk through. A third describes the area as quiet, with few bars and restaurants but nice people.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 39 m², is €7,051. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,473. The asking price itself is 46% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €513,240, and this is the cheapest of the 25 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
