Zwanenvechtlaan 136
Schaakbuurt en omgeving · 3554 GN Utrecht
A quiet flat in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This two-bedroom apartment on Zwanenvechtlaan sits in a peaceful pocket of Utrecht, with a friendly community feel and a supermarket just around the corner. At €360,000, the asking price was 25% below the neighbourhood average of €477,806, a keen price for a home in this part of the city. For context, the average apartments in Utrecht in this price bracket tend to be smaller, so this one offered decent value. This home has not been online since 30 July 2026.
Schaakbuurt en omgeving
The neighbourhood Schaakbuurt en omgeving is a quiet, diverse area with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as the "Nicest neighbourhood Utrecht", very quiet, nice community, close to grocery shops and such, and diversity. The area is densely populated (over 3,900 addresses per km²), with a mix of families and singles. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the streets are lined with mature trees.
Life on the street
Your daily routine is easy here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep for bread and groceries, and Boni is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is a couple of streets away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is just a bit further. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of parks and restaurants within walking distance, and the city centre is a short bike ride away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Brecheisen Makelaars Leidsche Rijn B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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About Zwanenvechtlaan 136, Utrecht
Was €360,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €360,000 was 25% below the average asking price in the Schaakbuurt (€477,806) and also below the median of €450,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (70 m² vs 93 m²). Given the quiet location and good energy label (B), the price seemed keen for what was on offer.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Schaakbuurt is a quiet, diverse area with a strong community feel. One resident calls it the 'Nicest neighbourhood Utrecht', very quiet, nice community, close to shops, and diverse. It's densely built-up with mostly post-war housing, and there's a good mix of families and singles.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is just 45 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Boni is about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare basisschool De Cirkel (216 m), Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide (378 m), and KBS Wijzer aan de Vecht (405 m). Secondary schools are about 2 km away.
How good is the energy label?
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 24% of homes have label B, and 19% have label A. So this home is above average in energy performance.
Is there a train station nearby?
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
