Trumanlaan 56C
Kanaleneiland-Noord, Utrecht
A bright apartment in Kanaleneiland-Noord
This first-floor apartment sits in Kanaleneiland-Noord, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home was built in 2006 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €320,000, the asking price is 13% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht is higher than this home's price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the third floor, with an open setting and free views. It is fully insulated with double glazing, heated by district heating, and the ownership is municipal ground lease, which has been perpetually bought off. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €170.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Noord
Kanaleneiland-Noord is a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of housing, and the area has a strong urban feel. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. Some residents are positive: "Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." Others are less so, with one saying, "Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of young adults, and the housing stock is a mix of older and newer buildings. For more on the area, see the Kanaleneiland-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, KBS De Zeven Gaven and Lukasschool are both on your doorstep, while secondary options like UniC are a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, Huisartsenpraktijk Danhof, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Kanaleneiland, both just around the corner. Bus line 7 stops at Utrecht, Van Heuven Goedhartlaan, a couple of streets away, and Utrecht Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €369,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% below this value, and the WOZ has developed over the past five years, though the exact change is not stated here. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, and from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 365Makelaardij and 365Makelaardij 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 Trumanlaan 56C, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €320,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €369,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the comparison is just one indicator of where the price sits.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor with an open setting and free views.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating.
What is the ownership situation for this apartment?
The ownership is municipal ground lease, which has been perpetually bought off. This means the ground lease has been paid in full, so there is no ongoing ground rent to worry about. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €170.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, and from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The levels suggest that noise is not a major issue at this location.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 65% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause flooding. Current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is projected to be low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is about 355 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 371 metres away, both within a short walk. A SPAR express is about 489 metres away. For a wider choice, there are 68 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are very close: KBS De Zeven Gaven is about 18 metres away, Lukasschool about 23 metres, and Obs De Panda about 44 metres. For secondary education, UniC is about 510 metres away, and the International school Utrecht is about 533 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 7 stops at Utrecht, Van Heuven Goedhartlaan, about 228 metres away, and also at Utrecht, Marshalllaan and Utrecht, Peltlaan nearby. The nearest train station is Utrecht Centraal, about 1.9 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. Some residents are positive, mentioning friendly and attentive neighbours. Others express concerns about safety and the neighbourhood's changing character. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street.





