Minahassastraat 1
Laan van Nieuw-Guinea Spinozaweg en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA pre-war apartment in Utrecht West
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood, a lively part of Utrecht West. The area has a distinctly urban feel, with a high address density and plenty going on. The asking price of €350,000 is 19% below the average asking price of €430,900 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it also sits below the average for apartments in Utrecht. That makes this a sharp price for the current market.
Inside the home
Built in 1931, this apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a gas heater. There is a garden at the rear, facing north, and a garage. The property is offered as full ownership, with an HOA fee of €45 per month.
The neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Utrecht West give their area an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes it as "Cosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby." Another mentions the "nice shops in the area" and the walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al. A third resident notes it is "reasonably quiet" but adds that "there is absolutely no social contact." The neighbourhood is home to around 4,250 people, many of them young adults. For more context, see the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Aldi and a Nettorama are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Agora Hub030 is a couple of streets away, and the 2e Marnixschool is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Lombok, Huisartsen, and the pharmacy Apotheek Oog in Al is nearby. Bus stops at Majellapark and Racinelaan are just around the corner, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120, and line 5. Utrecht Zuilen station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €412,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €259,000 to €412,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with an elevated current flood risk. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van As & Van Hooff 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 Minahassastraat 1, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €412,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but the actual market price will depend on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 70 m², while the BAG registration records 65 m². There is a rear garden facing north and a garage. The property is offered as full ownership, with an HOA fee of €45 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has partial double glazing and is heated by a gas heater, which are the features stated by the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only its energy efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is not an inspection of the specific home, but an indication for the area. The home was built in 1931, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. About 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 43 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Aldi and a Nettorama are both about 420 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is about 680 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including an MCD at about 712 metres and another Albert Heijn at about 1.2 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Agora Hub030 is about 258 metres away, the 2e Marnixschool is about 345 metres away, and Christelijke Jenaplanschool De Brug is about 410 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 800 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Utrecht, Majellapark and Utrecht, Racinelaan, both about 300 metres away. Majellapark is served by lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120, while Racinelaan is served by line 5. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €259,000 in 2020 to €412,000 in 2025, an increase of 59% over five years. The value increased each year, with a slight dip in 2023 when it went from €315,000 to €308,000, before rising again to €372,000 in 2024 and €412,000 in 2025.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Utrecht West give their area an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident calls it "Cosy, student-like, park on the doorstep," while another appreciates the "nice shops in the area" and the walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al. A third notes it is "reasonably quiet" but lacks social contact.
