A fifth-floor flat with open views
This apartment sits in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home was built in 1963 and has an energy label B. The asking price is €325,000. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price, and this one is positioned at the lower end of the local market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is on the fifth floor and has a balcony with an open view. The living area is 65 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 63 m². The home has roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing, and is heated by district heating. It is municipal property with a perpetual ground lease that has been bought off, so there is no annual ground rent. The homeowners' association fee is €167 per month.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Residents here give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.08, based on four reviews. One resident says: "I find it nice that everything is close by and well accessible." Another notes: "It's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman." A third mentions that housing is good but more greenery would help. The neighbourhood has about 8,980 inhabitants, and 29% of homes are owner-occupied. For a fuller picture, the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
The pharmacy is on your doorstep, just 35 metres away. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, a couple of streets away. For groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a five-minute walk. Primary schools De Olijfboom and De Kaleidoskoop are both within a short stroll. Bus line 7 stops at Columbuslaan/Afrikalaan and Marco Pololaan, both just around the corner, and line 10 at Afrikalaan. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers more on the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €332,000, and the asking price is 2% below that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose 57%, from €212,000 to €332,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is 45 dB and railway noise 27 dB, both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the area-level data, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including PEEK&POMPE 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 Marco Pololaan 168, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €332,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 65 m², is €5,000.
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 on the fifth floor and has a balcony. The living area is 65 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 63 m². The volume is 219 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home has roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing, and is heated by district heating. These features are stated by the agent. The label itself indicates the energy performance, so expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal property with a perpetual ground lease that has been bought off. This means the ground rent has been settled in advance, so there is no annual ground lease payment. The homeowners' association fee is €167 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1963 on clay soil, and the KCAF attention area notes that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not a property inspection.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy is just 35 metres away, and the GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, about 668 metres. Lidl is 416 metres, Albert Heijn 513 metres, and Jumbo 539 metres. Primary schools De Olijfboom and De Kaleidoskoop are within 256 metres. Bus stops with lines 7 and 10 are within 268 metres.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give Kanaleneiland-Zuid an average score of 7.08, based on four reviews. One resident appreciates that everything is close by and accessible. Another mentions that it is safe during the day but not at night. A third says housing is good but more greenery would help. These are the views of a small number of residents.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre in Kanaleneiland-Zuid is €4,170, based on 31 homes currently for sale. This apartment is listed at €5,000 per m², based on the agent's living area of 65 m². The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €373,355.
