A pre-war apartment in Utrecht West
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood in Utrecht West, a part of the city with a lived-in, everyday feel. Built in 1932, it is a pre-war home with a character that comes with age. The asking price of €439,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €430,900. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht sits at a similar level.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans three floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The home has a garden at the rear of 36 m², and it is heated with a central heating boiler. There is an owners' association contribution of €40 per month. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in the neighbourhood
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. 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." A third resident describes it as "a reasonably quiet neighbourhood. But there is absolutely no social contact." The area is home to around 4,250 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Laan van Nieuw-Guinea, Spinozaweg e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Aldi and Nettorama are just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Agora Hub030 is on your doorstep and the 2e Marnixschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Lombok, Huisartsen, and the pharmacy Apotheek Oog in Al is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Thomas à Kempisplantsoen and Majellapark are just around the corner, served by lines 5, 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €388,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €212,000 to €388,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 67 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. Current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 this is indicated as low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rdam 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 Spinozaweg 43, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €439,000, while the WOZ value is €388,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That puts the asking price 13% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the gap between the two figures.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². There is a rear garden of 36 m², and the home is heated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1932, which is a fact about its age, but the label itself is the main indicator for energy performance.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.37, based on eleven reviews. One resident mentions the park on the doorstep and the shopping centre within walking distance. Another highlights the nice shops and walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al. A third describes it as reasonably quiet but with little social contact.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Aldi and Nettorama are about 582 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 814 metres away. For primary education, Agora Hub030 is 189 metres away and the 2e Marnixschool is 438 metres away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Lombok, Huisartsen at 882 metres, and the pharmacy Apotheek Oog in Al is 854 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Thomas à Kempisplantsoen and Majellapark are within 300 metres, served by lines 5, 12, 13, 28, 73, N1 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 1.05 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What are the risk indications for this address?
These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 67 dB Lden, above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 this is indicated as low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €212,000 to €388,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a historical record from the municipality, not a prediction of future value.
