A ground-floor studio in Burgen
This ground-floor studio on Apolloburg 160 sits in the Burgen neighbourhood of Nieuwegein, a quiet residential pocket within the Batau Noord district. The home was built in 1981 and has an energy label B. At €315,000, the asking price was the cheapest of the six homes at the time for sale in Burgen, where the average asking price was €410,833. The price per square metre here was €7,159 based on the agent's listing. If you are curious about other options, you can compare with other studios in Nieuwegein. This home has not been online since 21 October 2026.
The home itself
Inside, the studio offers two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 44 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 145 m³. You have a rear garden of 25 m², accessible from the back, facing south. The property is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with full ownership, heated by district heating. The agent described the setting as sheltered and within a residential area.
Life in Burgen
Burgen is a small neighbourhood with about 2,930 residents, and a large share of single-person households at 46%. Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "I think it's a nice living environment. It's just a shame that only high-rise flats are being built. And that they were unaffordable for first-time buyers." Another added: "We would had been living here with pleasure for 40 years next year. So that says something. Only parking is sometimes a problem. Otherwise, most amenities in the neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Burgen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Beatrixschool, locatie Zuilenstein is a five-minute walk, and the Koningin Julianaschool is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Achterberg, and the pharmacy is Apotheek de Batau, both within a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Nieuwegein, Middenweide is a five-minute walk with lines 48, 77 and N5, and the tram stop Batau-Noord is just around the corner with lines 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 4.7 km away. The municipality of Nieuwegein offers more context on the wider area, so you can explore the municipality of Nieuwegein.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €321,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 2% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €176,000 to €321,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 the flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Bisonstaete Makelaars O.G. 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Apolloburg 160, Nieuwegein
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €315,000 was 2% below the WOZ value of €321,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre was €7,159, based on the agent's listing. This was the cheapest of the six homes at the time for sale in Burgen, where the average asking price was €410,833.
What is the layout of this studio?
The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 44 m², and the volume is 145 m³. It is a ground-floor apartment with a rear garden of 25 m² facing south, accessible from the back. The property is fully owned and heated by district heating.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. The home is heated by district heating, which is a factor in your monthly energy bills. The exact costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
The WOZ value had increased by 82% between 2020 and 2025, from €176,000 to €321,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in the area, but it does not guarantee future value changes.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement inside the home. If noise is a concern, you may want to consider this when viewing the property.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is based on regional soil conditions and does not guarantee the condition of the foundation.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 the flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl at 493 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 533 metres. A PLUS is at 932 metres, and a Jumbo is at 1,002 metres. These distances mean you can walk to the closest options in about five to ten minutes, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Beatrixschool, locatie Zuilenstein at 405 metres, and the Koningin Julianaschool is at 556 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, such as Vroonestein and OBS De Toonladder Zuilenstein. For secondary education, the nearest is about 3.1 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Nieuwegein, Middenweide at 382 metres, with bus lines 48, 77 and N5. The tram stop Batau-Noord is at 442 metres, served by tram lines 20 and 21. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 4.7 km away, which you can reach by tram or bus.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Nieuwegein give their living environment an average score of 7.11, based on 18 reviews. One resident said it was a nice living environment, though they note that new builds were mostly high-rise flats and unaffordable for first-time buyers. Another resident mentions parking can sometimes be a problem, but most amenities are in the neighbourhood.
