A terraced house with character in Utrecht
This 1906 terraced house on Bremstraat 40 sits in the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Noordwest district in Utrecht. It is a home with history, built in a time when the area was taking shape. With an asking price of €495,000, the price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht are a common sight in this part of the city.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 260 m³. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The plot measures 59 m² in both sources. Outside, there is a sunny terrace of 16 m² facing southwest, plus a roof terrace. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the neighbourhood
Residents of the 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, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they note some litter and the busyness from tourists and students. The area is home to about 2,890 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Egelantierstraat, Mariëndaalstraat e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool Jules Verne is a five-minute walk, and there are other schools nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Gezondheidscentrum Ondiep, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Deli-Bergema is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Watertoren is on your doorstep with line 3, and Utrecht, Station Zuilen is a couple of streets away with lines 11, 12, 120 and Flex. The train station Utrecht Zuilen is also just around the corner. All this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €521,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €326,000 to €521,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and industrial noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, with an elevated current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ludenhoff makelaars & taxateurs o.g. Amstelveen.
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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 Bremstraat 40, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €466,119. That is a difference of 6%. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is 7% above the neighbourhood average. The price per square metre here is €6,875, based on the agent's listed living area of 72 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The plot measures 59 m². There is a sunny terrace of 16 m² facing southwest, plus a roof terrace.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €521,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €495,000 is 5% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 60%, from €326,000 in 2020 to €521,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1906, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 5% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
An Albert Heijn is about 226 metres away, just around the corner, and a PLUS is 451 metres away, a couple of streets further. For primary education, Basisschool Jules Verne is 332 metres away, a five-minute walk, and P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is 598 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Watertoren, about 215 metres away, served by line 3. Utrecht, Station Zuilen is 310 metres away, with lines 11, 12, 120 and Flex. The train station Utrecht Zuilen is 285 metres away, so you can reach the station on foot in a few minutes.
What do residents say about this district?
Residents of the 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, praises the nearby shops, schools, buses and train station, and the Julianapark just around the corner. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention some litter and busyness from tourists and students.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler.
