A ground-floor apartment in Utrecht's Julianapark area
This ground-floor apartment on Werner Helmichstraat 49 sits in the Julianapark en omgeving neighbourhood, a part of Utrecht's Noordwest district. The home dates from 1926 and carries an energy label E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €285,000, which is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €451,425. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht reflects the wider market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a benedenwoning (apartment) on the ground floor with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 39 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home has a rear garden of 17 m² facing east, and it is situated on a quiet road in a residential area. The property is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €80 per month. Insulation includes roof insulation, partial double glazing, floor insulation, and secondary glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
The Julianapark en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents of the district give the area 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, though there is room for improvement, and mentions good social control and a safe feeling on the streets. The neighbourhood has 2,865 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 59%. This is the Julianapark en omgeving neighbourhood, where the housing stock is entirely pre-1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Boni a couple of streets away. The nearest primary schools are the Prinses Margrietschool and KBS Ludger, both within a short walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Juliana Utrecht, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Utrecht, Marnixlaan (lines 11, 12, 120) and Utrecht, Sint-Josephlaan (line 3) are just around the corner, and Utrecht Zuilen train station is a five-minute walk. This all sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air, and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as elevated, and heat stress as low, though by 2050 heat stress is expected to be medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pauw Makelaardij and Pauw Makelaardij 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 Werner Helmichstraat 49, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €285,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €451,425. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,651, while this home is listed at €7,308 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The living area of 39 m² per the agent is 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m², which helps explain the price difference.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 39 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home has a rear garden of 17 m² facing east. It is situated on a quiet road in a residential area, and the property is fully owned with an HOA fee of €80 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, partial double glazing, floor insulation, and secondary glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These features are stated separately from the label, so the actual energy performance may vary.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this listing. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the information provided here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The asking price is €285,000, and the price per square metre is €7,308 based on the agent's floor area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 45 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at this specific home, so actual noise may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building dates from 1926, which is before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 5% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 424 metres, with a Boni at 634 metres and another Albert Heijn at 740 metres. For schools, the Prinses Margrietschool is at 369 metres and KBS Ludger at 400 metres, both primary schools. The pharmacy, Apotheek Juliana Utrecht, is at 228 metres, and the GP practice is at 850 metres. These are all within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Marnixlaan at 198 metres, served by lines 11, 12, and 120. Another stop, Utrecht, Sint-Josephlaan, is at 237 metres with line 3, and Utrecht, Burg. Van Tuyllkade is at 253 metres with lines 7, 27, and Flex. The nearest train station is Utrecht Zuilen at 570 metres, which is about a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give the area 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 nearby, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feeling on the streets.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state the WOZ value, which is not included in the available data. The property details that are present include the layout, floor area, garden, and installations, all from the agent's description. The absence of the WOZ value means no comparison with the asking price can be made, but the asking price itself is stated at €285,000.
