A 1946 apartment in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This apartment on Prins Bernhardlaan 43 sits in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district of Utrecht. Built in 1946, it carries an energy label B. The asking price is €450,000. For context, apartments in Utrecht in this area currently average around €473,000, with a median of €450,000.
Inside the home
The agent lists this as a four-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is given as 79 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 47 m². Both figures are stated here without picking one as correct. The home has been listed since 28 October 2026.
Life in Schaakbuurt en omgeving
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it "one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht," praising the nearby shops, schools, buses, train station and the Julianapark. Another notes the area is "getting greener and more beautiful," though they mention litter and the busy feel from tourists and students. The district has about 4,610 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the local area, see the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Boni a couple of streets away. Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is on your doorstep, and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, is a five-minute walk, and the Zuilense Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops on Prins Bernhardlaan, served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120, are just around the corner, and Utrecht Zuilen station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht oversees this area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €363,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 24% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €224,000 to €363,000. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 64 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1946 construction on clay soil and the area's pre-1970 building stock. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is elevated, though this is expected to drop to low by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via LEF Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Prins Bernhardlaan 43, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 24% above the WOZ value of €363,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a factual comparison, and what it means for the final sale price depends on the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area as 79 m², while the BAG registration records 47 m². Both figures are stated in the listing without a single 'correct' value. The home was built in 1946 and has an energy label B.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €363,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, it increased by 62%, from €224,000 to €363,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is updated annually and may differ from the asking price or the eventual sale price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and describe the area, not the soundproofing of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1946 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the fact that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The groundwater level is expected to drop by 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 240 metres away, just around the corner, and Boni is 478 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. A second Boni is at 581 metres, and Lidl is about 1.2 km away. These options cover daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is on your doorstep at 41 metres, and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is 429 metres away. De Kleine Vliegenier is at 444 metres, and KBS Ludger is at 497 metres. All are primary schools, so families with young children have several choices within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop, Utrecht Prins Bernhardlaan, is 153 metres away and is served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Another stop, Utrecht Prins Bernhardplein, is 203 metres away with line 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One long-time resident calls it "one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht," citing nearby amenities and the Julianapark. Another notes it is "getting greener and more beautiful" but mentions litter and the busy feel from tourists and students.
