Zuilen-Noord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Jan van Zutphenlaan is a neat, energy-efficient home in a part of Utrecht that feels a bit rough around the edges. At 37 m² it's compact, but the 2008 build and label A mean low running costs. The asking price of €285,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 42% below the typical €491,318, partly because the home is much smaller than the norm. For context, studios in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Zuilen-Noord is a mixed neighbourhood with around 3,800 residents. It's moderately urban (1,455 addresses per km²) and has a fair share of families, about a third of households have children. Reviews are mixed: one resident says "lots of rubbish by the bins. Dog poo on the only patch of grass. Lots of noise. Little greenery. Almost no restaurants or cafes, no terrace." Another finds it "unsociable" and notes there's little for children. So it's not a leafy, cosy area, but it has its own character. Read more about neighbourhood Zuilen-Noord.
For daily groceries, the nearest Boni is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There's a secondary school (Yuverta vmbo) on your doorstep, and a primary school (De Kleine Vliegenier) about a ten-minute walk away. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is also just around the corner. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of city amenities, though you'll need a bike or bus for the city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Your House Makelaardij and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Jan van Zutphenlaan 21, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Lots of rubbish by the bins. Dog poo on the only patch of grass in the neighbourhood. Lots of noise. Little greenery. Almost no restaurants or cafes, no terrace.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is little here in the neighbourhood, especially for children
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57 within 5 km
106 within 5 km
About Jan van Zutphenlaan 21, Utrecht
The asking price is 42% below the average asking price in Zuilen-Noord (€491,318), but the studio is also 61% smaller than the average home (96 m²). Given its compact size and energy label A, the price seems in line with what you'd expect for a small, efficient studio in this neighbourhood.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The neighbourhood has a high share of label A homes (67%), so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The home is not right next to a station, so you'll likely rely on a bike or bus for train connections.
Zuilen-Noord is moderately urban with a mix of families and singles. Residents mention issues like litter and noise, and there's not much greenery or many cafes. However, a supermarket (Boni) is within walking distance, and there are schools nearby. It's a practical area rather than a picturesque one.
The listing states it's a studio, which typically means one open-plan living/sleeping area plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed, but studios are designed for efficient use of space.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given the studio type and the neighbourhood's limited greenery, it's unlikely to have private outdoor space. The nearest park is about 400 m away.
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