Vechtplantsoen 56-1
Schaakbuurt en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA home by the park in Utrecht
This apartment sits on the second floor of a building from 1957, right by a park and in a residential area. It is part of the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood in Utrecht, a part of the city where life is busy but green spaces are close by. The asking price of €375,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Utrecht, yet it sits below what similar homes have recently sold for in this area.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². There is a balcony, and the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €201.07 per month.
Life in Schaakbuurt en omgeving
Residents of the wider district give their living environment 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 at any hour, though the municipality could pay more attention to litter. The area counts roughly 4,600 inhabitants, and about 43% of households are single-person. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so they give a flavour of the wider surroundings. For more detail, have a look at the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with a Boni a couple of streets further. Primary schools nearby include De Cirkel and De Kleine Vliegenier, both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, and the Zuilense Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops on the JM de Muinck Keizerlaan and Prins Bernhardplein are within a couple of streets, served by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and N20. Utrecht Zuilen station is about 1.7 km away. The wider area is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €429,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €226,000 to €429,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, and the climate data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain and an elevated current flood risk. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Kraaijkamp Makelaars and through Funda, so it is listed through two channels.
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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 WOZ value is €429,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €375,000 sits 13% below that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one rather than a prediction of what the home will sell for.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. There is a balcony. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than low. The agent notes the home has partial double glazing. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €201.07 per month. This is a recurring cost that goes towards the maintenance of the shared parts of the building. The apartment is offered as full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease on the property.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated. This is based on public data at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1957 and sits on clay soil, which is a factor in the indication. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations.
How noisy is the location?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data and describe the area around the address.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 490 metres away, and a Boni is at roughly 735 metres. Primary schools within walking distance include De Cirkel at about 434 metres and De Kleine Vliegenier at 630 metres. The nearest GP practice is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, and the Zuilense Apotheek is close by.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are within a couple of streets: the JM de Muinck Keizerlaan stop is served by lines 3 and N20, and Prins Bernhardplein by lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and Flex. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 1.7 km away. This gives several options for getting around the city and beyond.
What do residents say about the area?
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 just around the corner. Another notes the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though litter could be better managed.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €375,000 is about 18% below the average asking price of €458,200 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,297, while this home is listed at €5,208 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
