A bright apartment on a quiet road
This apartment on Trumanlaan 493 sits on the first floor of a 1960 building in Kanaleneiland-Noord, Utrecht. The home has a balcony and a garden around the property, with a free view over a quiet road. At 385,000 euros, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to 347,854 euros. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is 4,537 euros, while this home is listed at 5,133 euros per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its energy label B and its location near the city centre.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 78 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 75 square metres. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the annual fee permanently bought off, so there is no ongoing ground rent. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is 115 euros. The garden wraps around the property, and there is a balcony, though no garage.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Noord
Kanaleneiland-Noord is a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district, with a mix of housing from the 1960s and newer developments. According to CBS data, the neighbourhood has about 8,535 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 55 percent. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.31, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "I find it nice that everything is close by and well reachable." Another notes: "Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." A third review is less positive, mentioning that the neighbourhood is getting dirtier and that neighbour contacts have declined. The reviews reflect a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them for yourself. For more on the area, see the Kanaleneiland-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Jumbo is just around the corner, so groceries are never far. For primary education, the Lukasschool and KBS De Zeven Gaven are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, Huisartsenpraktijk Danhof, and the pharmacy Apotheek Kanaleneiland is right next to it. Public transport is well covered: bus stop Trumanlaan is on your doorstep with line 7, and the larger Kanaleneiland stop, with lines 10, 19, 29, 90, N7, 102, 184, 195, 307 and 395, is just around the corner. Utrecht Centraal station is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and facilities, as you would expect from a city of this size, and you can read more about the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at 420,000 euros on 1 January 2025. The asking price of 385,000 euros is 8 percent below that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 101 percent, from 209,000 euros in 2020 to 420,000 euros in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, an elevated current flood risk, and a low flood risk by 2050, with medium heat stress both now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Beumer, Beumer Utrecht on Funda, and Beumer Utrecht on Huispedia. The main agent is Beumer.
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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.
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About Trumanlaan 493, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is 385,000 euros, while the WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 is 420,000 euros. That means the asking price is 8 percent below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 101 percent, from 209,000 euros in 2020 to 420,000 euros in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 78 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 75 square metres. There is a balcony, and the garden wraps around the property. The home is on the first floor of a 1960 building, with double glazing and HR glazing, and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing and HR glazing, which helps with insulation. The central heating boiler provides heating. The energy label is based on the official registration, and the actual energy costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, and it gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications, so they describe the general noise environment around the address, not the soundproofing of this specific home. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider the actual situation when visiting.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Albert Heijn is just 103 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The Jumbo is 121 metres away, also just around the corner. A SPAR express is 789 metres away, and a Lidl is 955 metres away. With 67 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of options for your weekly shopping.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. The Lukasschool is 299 metres away, and KBS De Zeven Gaven is 301 metres away, both a couple of streets from the home. De Kaleidoskoop is 342 metres away, and Obs De Panda is 358 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 kilometres away. The area has 129 schools within five kilometres, covering primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport from this address?
Public transport is well covered. The bus stop Trumanlaan is just 31 metres away, with line 7. The larger Kanaleneiland stop is 139 metres away, with lines 10, 19, 29, 90, N7, 102, 184, 195, 307 and 395. Utrecht Centraal station is about 2.1 kilometres away, so you can reach the city centre and beyond by train.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.31, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "I find it nice that everything is close by and well reachable." Another says: "Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." A third review is less positive, mentioning that the neighbourhood is getting dirtier and that neighbour contacts have declined. The reviews reflect a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them for yourself.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is 115 euros. This is a standard fee for apartment buildings, covering shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and the building's insurance.
