A compact studio on a quiet street
This studio on Bekkerstraat 156 sits in Wittevrouwen, a neighbourhood in the Noordoost district of Utrecht. The home is a benedenwoning on the first living floor, built in 1970, with an energy label D. At €300,000, the asking price is 56% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €678,475, and the price per square metre is €9,091 based on the agent's listing. For context, the average asking price for studios in Utrecht is not stated here, but this home's price sits well under the local average for all property types.
The home itself
According to the agent, this studio has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom on a single floor, with a total living area of 33 m² and a volume of 112 m³. The home has a front garden of 11 m² facing west, and it is situated on a quiet road in a residential area. Heating is provided by block heating, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €14,300, which is a significant monthly cost to consider. The agent lists the same living area as the BAG registration, so there is no discrepancy in the floor area figures.
Life in Wittevrouwen
Residents of the district Noordoost, which includes Wittevrouwen, give their area an average score of 6.79 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "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, referring to the wider district, notes: "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." However, a third review is sharply critical, mentioning "poorly maintained streets" and "huge nuisance of students." The district has 6,615 residents, with 59% living alone, and 63% of homes are owner-occupied. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just the Wittevrouwen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, at 573 and 598 metres respectively, with more supermarkets a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools are close by: Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Wissel is. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels, and the pharmacy is Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat, both about 500 metres away. For public transport, bus stops Utrecht Hengeveldstraat and Utrecht Eykmanplein are a five-minute walk, served by lines 5, 30, 55, and N20. Utrecht Overvecht train station is 1.3 km away. These amenities are part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €289,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €226,000 to €289,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 71% of buildings in this postcode area built before 1970 and 7% of properties in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including By Claudia Reimert makelaardij and By Claudia Reimert 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.
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About Bekkerstraat 156, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €289,000, 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 28%, from €226,000 in 2020 to €289,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this benedenwoning has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 33 m², and the volume is 112 m³. There is a front garden of 11 m² facing west. The home is located on the first living floor and is situated on a quiet road in a residential area. Heating is provided by block heating, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €14,300.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is D. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, and a D label is neither the most nor the least efficient. Expect moderate energy costs, as a D label is not among the most efficient labels. The home is heated by block heating, which may affect how you pay for heating. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. In this postcode area, 71% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 7% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No advice is given here; the data is presented as a fact.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 32 dB Lden, and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, all based on reference years 2022 and 2023. All three levels are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The home is situated on a quiet road, according to the agent.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both about 600 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Another Albert Heijn is at 761 metres, and two more Albert Heijn stores are within 900 metres. In total, there are 66 supermarkets within 5 km of this address, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Jenaplanschool Wittevrouwen is 435 metres away, and Basisschool De Wissel is at 454 metres. Other primary schools within a short distance include Basisschool de Beiaard at 632 metres and KBS Montessori Buiten Wittevrouwen at 657 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away. There are 125 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stops are Utrecht Hengeveldstraat and Utrecht Eykmanplein, both about 350 metres away, served by lines 5, 30, 55, and N20. Utrecht Overvecht train station is 1.3 km away. These stops provide bus connections, but no destinations or travel times are stated here.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Noordoost, which includes Wittevrouwen, give an average score of 6.79 based on seven reviews. One resident praises the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties, while another describes Voordorp as feeling like a village with greenery and car-free streets. A third review is critical, mentioning poor street maintenance and student nuisance. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €14,300, as stated in the listing. This is a significant amount, and it is likely to cover shared costs for the building. It is a fact from the agent's description, and no further details are provided.
