2e Daalsebuurt en omgeving, Utrecht
This ground-floor apartment on Schutstraat 66 sits in the 2e Daalsebuurt en omgeving, a lively part of Utrecht's Noordwest district. Built in 1930, it's a classic pre-war home with a modern touch. At €399,000, the asking price is sharp compared to the average for apartments in Utrecht, and it's also below the average asking price in the neighbourhood.
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 85 m², matching the BAG registration. It comes with a rear garden facing north, and the property is on the ground floor. The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It's freehold, so you own the land outright.
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "I've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach." Another adds: "The neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful!... Good social control. No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe." The area is home to about 3,970 people, many of them young adults. It's a busy, urban spot, with a high density of addresses. For more on the area, see the 2e Daalsebuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For school, P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is a five-minute walk, and Al Amana College Utrecht is also nearby. The GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Viaduct is on your doorstep with line 3, and Utrecht, David van Mollemstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. The nearest train station, Utrecht Zuilen, is a ten-minute walk. All this is within the municipality of Utrecht.
The WOZ value is €469,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 15% below that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €305,000 to €469,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, above the norm, and from rail traffic 64 dB Lden, also above the norm; aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and there's a medium indication for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with low flood risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht.
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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.
About Schutstraat 66, Utrecht
The asking price of €399,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €469,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €305,000 in 2020 to €469,000 in 2025.
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 85 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home is on the ground floor and has a rear garden facing north. It also has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler.
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it doesn't tell you about the condition of the building. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which can help with energy efficiency.
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Rail traffic noise is 64 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area, 100% of buildings are from before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The current flood risk is indicated as medium, and the risk for 2050 is low. There is also a medium indication for pluvial flooding, which means flooding from heavy rain. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a guarantee for this specific property.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. A PLUS is just around the corner at about 359 metres. An Albert Heijn, Aldi and Ekoplaza are all about 513 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 694 metres. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
For primary education, P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is about 371 metres away, and KBS De Pijlstaart is at 552 metres. There's also Montessori Kind Centrum LEF at 641 metres and Basisschool Jules Verne at 661 metres. For secondary education, Al Amana College Utrecht is at 536 metres.
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Viaduct, about 239 metres away, with bus line 3. Another stop, Utrecht, David van Mollemstraat, is at 350 metres and serves lines 3, 6, 7 and 27. The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen, about 1,045 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One resident says: "I've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht." Another mentions that the neighbourhood is getting greener and that there is good social control. The reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €492,775 | €495,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,637 | – |
| Rent price | €1,452 p/m | €1,452 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIJust nice and stuff
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is getting greener and more beautiful! But there is still room for improvement (and that will happen in 2025/2026). The municipality could pay a bit more attention to litter. Although it's also just busy because of the many tourists and students due to the location. In terms of layout, it's nice, good and friendly neighbours! Good social control. No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe. There are a few (primary) schools in the neighbourhood and many shops for your daily groceries. Vredenburg is a 10-minute walk, if you want something different. As for housing, I can't say much, houses sell quickly and there is always some rental supply, but just like in the rest of Utrecht, it's all quickly taken. It's an old neighbourhood, so not much can be built/created in terms of living space.
Auto-translated to English by AII always feel safe in this neighbourhood, perhaps because it's close to the police station. It's a 10-minute walk from the centre, which is great. No noise at night. I do really miss greenery in the area. I also notice that misplaced rubbish or litter is not cleaned up quickly; that could be improved.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is divided into 2 between the original residents and the new ones, this is clearly noticeable with houses being pelted with eggs and fireworks and the police do nothing.
Auto-translated to English by AIPoorly maintained public spaces
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice neighbourhood. Even though it's so close to the centre, I experience little nuisance. Supermarkets within walking distance, well accessible by public transport and quiet but not boring. Close to the police station so they often drive by but in principle nothing ever happens here. There is no greenery here, I miss that, a small park or something would be nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €490,674 | €468,536 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,261 | – |
| Rent price | €1,849 p/m | €1,793 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, 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.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially 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. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €594,392 | €545,276 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,538 | – |
| Rent price | €1,906 p/m | €1,879 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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