Zwanenvechtlaan 78
Schaakbuurt en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA quiet spot in Utrecht's Schaakbuurt
This apartment on the Zwanenvechtlaan sits in the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood, a part of Utrecht's Noordwest district. The area is lively and well used, with a mix of ages and households. At €299,000, the asking price sits well below the average asking price of €458,200 for apartments in Utrecht, and it is also lower than the typical price in this neighbourhood. This listing does not state the energy label, so you cannot judge running costs from the listing itself.
The apartment itself
The apartment was built in 1963 and has a living area of 70 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent has not published details on the layout, number of rooms, or any installations, so the floor plan and features are not known from this listing.
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, though they mention litter could use more attention. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,630 residents, with a mix of family households and singles. For more on the area, see the Schaakbuurt en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 29 metres away, with a Boni a couple of streets further. For primary education, Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Brug, Huisartsenpraktijk S. Alikhil, a ten-minute walk away, and Apotheek Juliana Utrecht is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and De Dame are just around the corner, with lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120, plus a Flex service. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk. For the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €360,000, and the asking price is 17% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €227,000 to €360,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction typical of this postcode area. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the 2050 flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hip 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 Zwanenvechtlaan 78, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €299,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €360,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €227,000 to €360,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 70 m². The price per square metre, based on the BAG area, is €4,271.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so the energy efficiency of the home cannot be assessed from the listing. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is elevated. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1963, a period when wooden piles or shallow foundations were common. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 45 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data for the year 2022 and 2023.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 29 metres. A Boni is at 554 metres, another Boni at 792 metres, and a Lidl at 1,007 metres. There are 64 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so daily groceries are easy to get.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is at 178 metres, Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide at 346 metres, and Prinses Margrietschool at 416 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, and 117 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Prins Bernhardlaan and De Dame are both just around the corner, at 165 and 158 metres respectively. The Prins Bernhardlaan stop serves lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120, while both stops also have a Flex service. Utrecht Zuilen train station is at 1,245 metres.
What do residents say about the area?
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 praises the shops, schools, buses and train station nearby, plus the Julianapark. Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they note litter could use more attention.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
