A bright apartment in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This apartment on the Zwanenvechtlaan sits in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood, a lively part of Utrecht's Noordwest district. The home was built in 2000 and carries an efficient energy label A. The asking price is €450,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht in this area is €436,409.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor on the third storey of a portiekflat, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². There is a balcony, and the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation. Heating comes from district heating, and the property is held under municipal ground lease, with the perpetual lease already bought off. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €238.
Life in the Schaakbuurt
Residents of the district give their surroundings 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," praising the shops, schools, buses and the nearby Julianapark. Another notes the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful," though they mention litter and the busyness from tourists and students. The area has 4,610 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 62 metres away, and a Boni is a couple of streets further. Primary schools like Openbare basisschool De Cirkel and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide are within a short walk. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, and the pharmacy Apotheek Juliana Utrecht is just around the corner. Bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and De Dame are close by, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120, and Utrecht Zuilen train station is about a ten-minute walk. For the wider area, the municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €430,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €299,000 to €430,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on clay soil and the fact that 83% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including LEF Makelaars & Taxateurs 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 Zwanenvechtlaan 17, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €430,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 44%, from €299,000 in 2020 to €430,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third storey of a portiekflat building. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². There is a balcony, and the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, according to the agent. Heating is provided by district heating.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €238. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and 83% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 46 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are based on area-level data from 2022 and 2023, not on measurements at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 62 metres away, making it on your doorstep. A Boni is about 500 metres away, and another Boni is at 794 metres. A Lidl is about 1 kilometre away. This gives you several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is 186 metres away, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is 279 metres, and Prinses Margrietschool is 362 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and De Dame are within a couple of streets, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This provides good options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. One resident praises the area as "one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht," citing the shops, schools and nearby Julianapark. Another notes it is "getting greener and more beautiful," though they mention litter and busyness from tourists and students.
