Thorbeckelaan 8
Egelantierstraat Mariëndaalstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA classic apartment in Utrecht's Noordwest
This apartment on Thorbeckelaan sits in the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district in Utrecht. Built in 1929, it carries an energy label C. With a living area of 53 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €350,000 works out at €6,604 per m². That puts the price on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Utrecht.
The home itself
The listing gives no details on the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space or installations. What is known is the year of construction, 1929, and the energy label C. The home is offered for sale at €350,000.
Life around Thorbeckelaan
Residents of the wider district give their area 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 the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though the municipality could pay more attention to litter. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,885 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily groceries are close at hand: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, PLUS is just around the corner, and Boni is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool Jules Verne is on your doorstep, with OBS Rietendakschool a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Deli-Bergema is just around the corner. Bus stops Utrecht, Watertoren (line 3) and Utrecht, Marnixlaan (lines 11, 12, 120) are both within a couple of streets, and Utrecht Zuilen station is a five-minute walk. For a wider view of the area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €417,000, and the asking price sits 16% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €261,000 to €417,000. 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 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industry noise all stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 5% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while current flood risk is elevated, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is low now and medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hip Makelaardij.
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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 Thorbeckelaan 8, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 16% below the WOZ value of €417,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per m², based on the BAG living area of 53 m², comes to €6,604.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony or other outdoor space. The living area is 53 m² according to the BAG registration. The home was built in 1929 and has an energy label C.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
Energy label C indicates a mid-range level of energy efficiency. The label is a fact about the home, and the listing does not provide details on insulation or heating installations.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. In this postcode area, 5% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk, and the building dates from before 1970.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden, aircraft noise 41 dB Lden, and industry noise 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 181 metres away, PLUS is 388 metres away, and Boni is just over a kilometre from the home. These are the three nearest supermarkets, with several other options within a short distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool Jules Verne is 88 metres away, and OBS Rietendakschool is 355 metres away. Both are primary schools. Several other primary schools are within a reasonable distance, including P.c. basisschool de Boemerang at 427 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Watertoren, 154 metres away, served by line 3. Utrecht, Marnixlaan, 252 metres away, is served by lines 11, 12 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is 511 metres from the home.
What do residents say about this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.32, based on fifteen reviews. One resident who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years praises the shops, schools, buses and train station nearby, plus the Julianapark. Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though litter is a point of attention.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has around 2,885 inhabitants. Single-person households make up 57% of households, and the average household size is 1.7. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, at 44% of the population.
