A studio at the edge of the woods
Tucked into the green edge of Bilthoven, this studio apartment on Putterlaan 39 sits on the second floor of a 1972 building, right where the forest meets the centre. The setting is quiet, with a free view and the woods on your doorstep. At €298,000, the asking price sat 55% below the average last known asking price of €656,725 in the neighbourhood, making it the cheapest of the 20 homes at the time for sale here. That price was also on the high side compared to the market, given the 44 m² living area. For context, studios in De Bilt typically go for a different price point. This home has not been online since 1 September 2026.
Inside the apartment
The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed as 44 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². The apartment has a balcony and an indoor garage, and it is part of a complex with block heating. The service costs were €273.05 per month, and the property was in full ownership.
Bilthoven Centrum
Bilthoven Centrum is a neighbourhood where most of the current housing stock was built between 1970 and 1990, and about 59% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of De Bilt give their living environment an average score of 5.0 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is green, close to a station and lots of nice people live here! There are 2 popular schools in the area and I feel safe walking through my neighbourhood." Another resident, however, describes a very different experience, mentioning safety concerns in the evenings. The neighbourhood has 3,915 inhabitants, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. For more on the area, see the Bilthoven Centrum neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Albert Heijn, Lidl and Ekoplaza are all just around the corner, within a couple of streets away. The Julianaschool is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are also close by. Public transport is convenient: the bus stop Bilthoven, Boslaan is on your doorstep, served by Flex lines, and Bilthoven train station is a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is a bit further, with Het Nieuwe Lyceum about 1.2 km away. The municipality of De Bilt offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of De Bilt.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was €264,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €159,000 to €264,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Nijland Makelaars Bilthoven and other listings. The agent was Nijland Makelaars Bilthoven.
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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 Putterlaan 39, Bilthoven
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €298,000 was 13% above the WOZ value of €264,000, 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 had increased by 66%, from €159,000 in 2020 to €264,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this studio apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed as 44 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 41 m². There is a balcony and an indoor garage. The property is on the second floor and is part of a complex with block heating.
What were the monthly service costs?
The monthly service costs were €273.05. This was the amount stated in the listing for this apartment. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. In the neighbourhood, most of the current housing stock has a better energy label, but this home's label is what it is.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 39 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil.
What is the risk of flooding or heat stress?
The pluvial flooding indication is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn, Lidl and Ekoplaza are all within about 350 metres, so just a few minutes' walk. A SPAR is about 1 km away and a PLUS is about 1.4 km away. This means you have several options for daily groceries within easy reach.
How far is the nearest school?
The Julianaschool, a primary school, is about 445 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Van Dijckschool is about 1.1 km away. For secondary education, Het Nieuwe Lyceum is about 1.2 km away. There are also other schools within a short distance.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Bilthoven, Boslaan is just 91 metres away, served by Flex lines. Bilthoven train station is about 578 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and train connections for getting around the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Bilthoven Centrum has about 3,915 inhabitants, with a significant share aged 65 and over. Residents across the municipality of De Bilt give an average score of 5.0 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the green surroundings and the station, while another mentions safety concerns in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with many homes built between 1970 and 1990.
Was the asking price in line with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €298,000 was 55% below the average asking price of €656,725 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. It was also the lowest asking price among the 20 homes on the market here. However, the price per square metre was €6,773, which was higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,240 per m².
