A quiet spot by the park
This apartment sits on the second floor of a gallery flat from 1957, right by a park in a residential area. The home is in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood in Utrecht, a part of the city where most homes were built between 1945 and 1970. With a price of €375,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €436,409. For context, apartments in Utrecht in this area average around €5,672 per square metre.
The home itself
The flat has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 82 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 72 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is a full ownership property, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €201.07. The energy label is D.
Life in Schaakbuurt en omgeving
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.32 out of 10, 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 mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they note some litter and busyness from tourists and students. The neighbourhood has around 4,610 inhabitants, and about 43% of households are single-person. This is the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood, where the housing stock is mostly from the post-war period.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Boni and Lidl a bit further. Primary schools like Openbare basisschool De Cirkel and De Kleine Vliegenier are within a short walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, and the Zuilense Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops on the JM de Muinck Keizerlaan and Prins Bernhardplein are just around the corner, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and N20. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. This is all part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €429,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €226,000 to €429,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction, and this is an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is elevated, though it is low by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Kraaijkamp Makelaars and Kraaijkamp Makelaars 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.
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About Vechtplantsoen 56-1, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €429,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €436,409. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 90%, from €226,000 in 2020 to €429,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 82 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 72 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second floor of a gallery flat. It is a full ownership property with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €201.07.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label D, you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The energy label is not a measure of the home's structural condition, but rather its energy efficiency. For reference, in the neighbourhood, about 41% of homes have label A, and 9% have label D or lower.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1957 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. Additionally, 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, and the groundwater level is expected to drop by 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations.
What are the nearby amenities and transport options?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Boni and Lidl a bit further. Primary schools like Openbare basisschool De Cirkel and De Kleine Vliegenier are within a short walk. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, and the Zuilense Apotheek is nearby. Bus stops on the JM de Muinck Keizerlaan and Prins Bernhardplein are just around the corner, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and N20. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.32 out of 10, 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 mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they note some litter and busyness from tourists and students.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 90% between 2020 and 2025, from €226,000 to €429,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general price trend in the area. The asking price of €375,000 is 13% below the current WOZ value.
What is the noise situation around this home?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
