Prinses Ireneplateau 30
Schaakbuurt en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA calm spot in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This maisonette apartment sits on the first floor of a building from 2004, on a quiet road in a residential area with a free view. The asking price of €315,000 is 31% below the average asking price of €458,200 in the neighbourhood, which makes it a sharp price for an apartment in Utrecht. The living area according to the agent is 59 m², which is 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 87 m². For comparison, apartments in Utrecht give an idea of what else is on the market in the city.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, heated by district heating, and with a parking space. The ground lease is municipal and has been bought off in perpetuity, so there is no annual ground rent to pay. The homeowners' association fee is €183 per month. The BAG registration lists a living area of 48 m², while the agent lists 59 m².
The Schaakbuurt and its residents
Residents of the district of Noordwest, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful, with good social control and a safe feeling on the street at any time of day. The neighbourhood has around 4,600 inhabitants, and the urbanity level is very strongly urban. For more on the area, see the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Boni and Lidl are within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, and the Zuilense Apotheek is nearby. The bus stop Utrecht, Prinses Irenelaan is on your doorstep, with Flex bus lines, and Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the facilities of a large city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 42 dB Lden, from rail traffic 44 dB Lden, and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, all below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with a clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Movesby and Movesby on Funda.
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About Prinses Ireneplateau 30, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €315,000 is 31% below the average asking price of €458,200 in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,297, while this home is listed at €5,339 per m² based on the agent's living area of 59 m². The price is therefore in line with the neighbourhood average per square metre, but the total price is lower because the home is smaller than average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a maisonette apartment on the first floor with two rooms: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 198 m³. The agent lists a living area of 59 m², while the BAG registration states 48 m². The home also comes with a parking space.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The agent also describes the home as fully insulated and heated by district heating. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the homeowners' association fee is €183 per month. This fee is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building, such as the stairwell, the roof and the exterior.
What is the ground lease situation?
The ground lease is municipal and has been bought off in perpetuity. This means that the ground lease has been paid in full for the entire duration, so there is no annual ground rent to pay. This is a permanent arrangement, which gives certainty about the costs.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is used for taxes such as property tax. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
What are the risks for flooding and foundation in this area?
The address-level risk data gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with a clay soil that is sensitive to settlement. The current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, and by 2050 it is expected to be medium.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Boni and Lidl are within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance, such as De Schans and KBS Wijzer aan de Vecht. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, and the Zuilense Apotheek is nearby.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Utrecht, Prinses Irenelaan is on your doorstep, with Flex bus lines. There are also stops at Utrecht, De Dame and Utrecht, Zwanenvechtplein within a couple of streets away. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away, offering train connections.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district of Noordwest, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident, who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years, calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful, with good social control and a safe feeling on the street.
