A pre-war apartment with character
This apartment on the Willem van Noortstraat sits in Tuinwijk-Oost, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. Built in 1906, the home is part of the area's older housing stock, and the asking price is €559,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht is €574,900, and the median here is €622,500.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a six-room apartment spread over two floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. It sits on the second living floor and has a balcony. The living area is listed at 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home has roof insulation and HR+ glazing, according to the agent, and it is offered as full ownership. The energy label is C, which means energy costs will be moderate, though the exact amount depends on usage.
Life in Tuinwijk-Oost
Tuinwijk-Oost is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,775 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with a notable share of people between 25 and 45. Residents of the district Noordoost, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, speaking about the wider district, says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." The reviews are mixed, with one critical voice mentioning noise and social tensions, but the overall picture is of a lively, green area. For more on the area, see the Tuinwijk-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a Jumbo is just around the corner. For primary education, Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Van den Bergh's Apotheek Utrecht, is practically next door. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein, just around the corner, and bus lines 30 and N20 stop at Utrecht, Juliusstraat, a five-minute walk away. Utrecht Overvecht train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the municipality of Utrecht page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €575,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €375,000 to €575,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is low, but the current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium, both as area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pauw Makelaardij and other listings. The agent is Pauw Makelaardij.
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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 Willem van Noortstraat 142, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €559,000. The average asking price for apartments in Tuinwijk-Oost is €574,900, and the median is €622,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 107 m², is €5,224. No verdict on the price is given here, as the data does not include a precomputed comparison.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The agent lists this as a six-room apartment with four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second living floor and has a balcony. The living area is stated as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home also has roof insulation and HR+ glazing, according to the agent.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €575,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €559,000 is 3% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 53%, from €375,000 in 2020 to €575,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1906, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 5% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 98 metres, which is on your doorstep. A Jumbo is at 459 metres, just around the corner. There are also other Albert Heijn and Jumbo branches within a kilometre. In total, there are 67 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is at 341 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is at 397 metres. Koorschool Utrecht is at 665 metres. For secondary education, School aan de Singel, which offers vbo, mavo, vwo and havo, is at around 712 to 731 metres. The nearest primary school is a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein, at 123 metres, and at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, at 151 metres. Bus lines 30 and N20 stop at Utrecht, Juliusstraat, at 440 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, at 977 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the current energy prices. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation and HR+ glazing, which are separate facts from the label.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements inside the home.
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €559,000 is below the neighbourhood average asking price of €574,900 and below the median of €622,500. The price per square metre, based on the agent's area, is €5,224, while the neighbourhood average is €7,348 per m². No conclusion is drawn from these figures.
