Thorbeckelaan 8A
Egelantierstraat Mariëndaalstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA compact studio in Utrecht's Noordwest
This studio on Thorbeckelaan 8A sits in the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district in Utrecht. Built in 1929, it carries an energy label C. With a living area of 35 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €255,000 works out at €7,286 per m². That price sits 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €388,950, which puts it on the sharp side of the market. For context, [studios in Utrecht] vary widely in price depending on size and condition.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or any outdoor space. What is clear is that this is a compact studio in a 1929 building, with an energy label C. The floor area of 35 m² comes from the BAG registration; the agent's listing does not state a separate figure. The home is offered for sale at €255,000.
Life in Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o.
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 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, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax." Another resident notes the neighbourhood is "getting greener and more beautiful" and mentions good social control: "No matter when you go out on the street, it always feels safe." The district is home to roughly 2,885 people, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so individual experiences may vary. [The Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood] itself is part of this larger area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a PLUS supermarket just around the corner. Basisschool Jules Verne is a couple of streets away, and OBS Rietendakschool is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy Apotheek Deli-Bergema is just around the corner, while the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Watertoren with line 3 is on your doorstep, and Utrecht, Marnixlaan with lines 11, 12 and 120 is just around the corner. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Utrecht] offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €296,000, and the asking price sits 14% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose 53%, from €193,000 to €296,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, with 5% of properties in the neighbourhood showing an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Flood risk from the surrounding waters is currently elevated, though pluvial flooding from heavy rain 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 Thorbeckelaan 8A, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €255,000 is 14% below the WOZ value of €296,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €193,000 to €296,000.
What is the price per square metre for this studio?
Based on the BAG-registered living area of 35 m², the asking price of €255,000 works out at €7,286 per m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €6,602, and the average asking price for homes in the area is €388,950.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
The home has an energy label C, which means it sits in the middle of the energy efficiency scale. Expect moderate energy costs for a studio of this size. The home was built in 1929, and the listing does not mention any specific insulation measures.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 5% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile-rot risk. The building dates from 1929, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 42 dB Lden, air traffic noise 41 dB Lden, and industrial noise 45 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is 175 metres away, a PLUS supermarket is 392 metres away, and a Boni is just over a kilometre from the home. Within five kilometres there are 65 supermarkets in total, so daily groceries are well covered.
Which schools are close to this studio?
Basisschool Jules Verne is 91 metres away, OBS Rietendakschool is 360 metres away, and P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is 433 metres away. All three are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest option is 1.7 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Utrecht, Watertoren with line 3 is 149 metres away, and Utrecht, Marnixlaan with lines 11, 12 and 120 is 246 metres away. Utrecht Zuilen train station is 505 metres from the home, so both bus and train connections are within easy reach.
What do residents say about this district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on 15 reviews. One long-time resident praises the shops, schools and transport nearby, plus the Julianapark. Another mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener and feels safe at any time. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has about 2,885 residents, with 57% living alone and 19% in households with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old at 44%. The address density is 4,297 per km², making it a very strongly urban area.
