Tolsteegplantsoen 42-1
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, Utrecht
AreaA quiet spot in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord
Tolsteegplantsoen 42-1 sits on a quiet road in a residential area with an open view, right in the Tolsteeg en Rotsoord neighbourhood of Utrecht. This is a lively part of the city, where most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The apartment is a portiekflat, a classic walk-up flat, built in 1956. At €349,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €445,000. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €5,830, while this home comes in at €4,915 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [apartments in Utrecht], this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The apartment itself
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 80 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 71 m². The home has a balcony and is on the first living floor. It is freehold, so you own the property outright. Heating comes from a moederhaard, a traditional central heating unit. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €209. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord
Residents across the district give their area an average score of 7.67, based on twenty reviews. One resident describes the wider district as social, child-friendly and green, noting that streets have little traffic and that homes often sit around shared green spaces. Another says it is a nice neighbourhood with everything within reach and friendly neighbours. The district has a village-like feel, separated from the city by a park and forts that are part of UNESCO heritage. Most of the housing stock in the neighbourhood was built between 1945 and 1970, and about a third of homes are owner-occupied. For more on what it is like to live here, have a look at [the Tolsteeg en Rotsoord neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. A Lidl is just around the corner, with a Coop and a PLUS a couple of streets away. For primary education, KBS Gertrudis is a ten-minute walk, and Auris Rotsoord is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and Apotheek Buijs is the closest pharmacy. The bus stop Utrecht, Tolsteegplantsoen is on your doorstep, with lines 8, 47 and N4. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is just around the corner, and the tram stop at Station Vaartsche Rijn is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Utrecht is a large city, and this home is well placed within it. For a broader view of what the city offers, see [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard, while railway noise is 59 dB Lden, above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht and Punt Makelaars Utrecht on Funda.
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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 Tolsteegplantsoen 42-1, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €349,000. This is 22% below the average asking price of €445,000 for homes in the Tolsteeg en Rotsoord neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,915 based on the agent's floor area of 71 m², compared with the neighbourhood average of €5,830 per m². The price verdict is keen.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 80 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 71 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor. The volume is 240 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1956.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €209. This fee is paid to the association that manages the shared parts of the building, such as the entrance, stairwell and exterior maintenance. The exact services covered by this fee are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which places it in a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
Public data shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. Railway noise is 59 dB Lden, which is above the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this address?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. The flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner at about 387 metres, with a Coop at 397 metres and a PLUS at 478 metres. A Jumbo is at 646 metres and an Albert Heijn at 696 metres. All are within a short walk or cycle from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Auris Rotsoord, a special education school, is about 492 metres away. KBS Gertrudis, a primary school, is at 602 metres. For secondary education, Kromme Rijn College is at 636 metres and Kentalis College Utrecht at 716 metres. Agatha Snellenschool, another primary school, is at 747 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is about 292 metres away, which is just around the corner. The tram stop at Station Vaartsche Rijn is at 286 metres and serves lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. The bus stop Utrecht, Tolsteegplantsoen is at 191 metres with lines 8, 47 and N4.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents across the district give their area an average score of 7.67 out of 20 reviews. One resident describes the wider district as social, child-friendly and green, with little traffic and homes around shared green spaces. Another says it is a nice neighbourhood with everything within reach and friendly neighbours. The district has a village-like feel, separated from the city by a park and forts.
Is this apartment freehold or leasehold?
This apartment is freehold, which means you own the property outright without a ground lease. There is no separate ground rent to pay to the municipality or a third party. The ownership is described as 'volle eigendom' in the listing, which confirms full ownership.
