A 1930s apartment in Utrecht West
This apartment on Paramaribostraat sits in the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood, part of the West district of Utrecht. Built in 1930, it is a first-floor flat with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price is €435,000. For context, there are currently 22 homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €469,205. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its age and location.
Inside the home
The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². The home has a single floor, a balcony, and a volume of 233 m³. It comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €158.13. The property is situated in a residential area, on the second living floor.
Life in Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o.
This is a neighbourhood where residents have mixed feelings. One resident says: "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 notes: "Especially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day." However, a third resident adds: "It's a reasonably quiet neighbourhood. But there is absolutely no social contact." Across the district, residents give an average score of 7.37, based on 11 reviews. The neighbourhood has about 4,250 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. For more on the area, see the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi and Nettorama are just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Agora Hub030 is on your doorstep, and the Van Asch van Wijckschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Lombok, Huisartsen, and the Lombok Apotheek is nearby. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Majellapark is just around the corner, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen, about a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €373,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €236,000 to €373,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with an elevated current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
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.
Frequently asked questions
About Paramaribostraat 41, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €373,000, 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 increased by 58%, from €236,000 to €373,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. It is located on the second living floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 55 m². The volume is 233 m³. The home is offered as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1930, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi and Nettorama are both about 384 metres away, just around the corner. The MCD is about 686 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is about 798 metres away. There are 66 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Agora Hub030, a primary school, is about 179 metres away, on your doorstep. The Van Asch van Wijckschool is about 324 metres away, and the Christelijke Jenaplanschool De Brug is about 407 metres away. There are 136 schools within 5 kilometres, covering primary and secondary education.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Majellapark, about 132 metres away, with lines 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. Another stop, Utrecht, Thomas à Kempisplantsoen, is about 443 metres away with additional line 5. The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen, about 1,039 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.37, based on 11 reviews. One resident says: "Cosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice." Another mentions: "Especially great that there are so many nice shops in the area." However, a third notes: "It's a reasonably quiet neighbourhood. But there is absolutely no social contact."
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €158.13. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building's common parts.
