C. Smeenkstraat 5
Zuilen-Noord, Utrecht
AreaA classic terraced house in Zuilen-Noord
This 1936 terraced house on C. Smeenkstraat 5 sits in Zuilen-Noord, a neighbourhood in the Noordwest district of Utrecht. The asking price of €485,000 is on the high side compared with the average for terraced houses in Utrecht, which typically sell for less. The home has an energy label C, so heating costs will be moderate. With a living area of 56 m², this is a compact home, and the price per square metre reflects that.
The home itself
The house was built in 1936 and has an energy label C. The living area is 56 m² according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 97 m².
Zuilen-Noord, a neighbourhood with character
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on fifteen 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 notes the neighbourhood is getting greener, with good social control and a safe feel, though they mention litter could be better. The neighbourhood has around 3,765 inhabitants, and about half the homes are single-family houses. For more context, see the Zuilen-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Boni supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, De Kleine Vliegenier, is a couple of streets away, and there is a secondary school, Yuverta vmbo Utrecht, nearby. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum De Brug and the Zuilense Apotheek are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops on Minister Talmastraat and Professor Bavinckstraat, served by lines 7 and 27, are on your doorstep, and Utrecht Zuilen station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Utrecht. The address-level risk data indicates the noise from road traffic is above the standard, at 51 dB Lden, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the 1936 construction on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though it is expected to be low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van Bruggen.
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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 C. Smeenkstraat 5, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €485,000. The living area is 56 m² according to the BAG registration, which works out at €8,661 per square metre. In the neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €491,318, with a median of €435,000, so this home sits above the median but below the average.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1936, and the listing does not mention any specific insulation measures. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 48 dB, air traffic 41 dB and industrial noise 46 dB, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. The home was built in 1936 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is a KCAF attention zone, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What shops and supermarkets are nearby?
The Boni supermarket is just around the corner at about 457 metres, with another Boni about 1.1 km away. An Albert Heijn is at 1.1 km and a Jumbo at 1.7 km. For daily groceries, the nearest supermarket is within a five-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is SBO Belle van Zuylen, a special primary school at about 170 metres. Yuverta vmbo Utrecht, a secondary school, is at 457 metres, and De Kleine Vliegenier, a primary school, is at 541 metres. Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is at 938 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are very close: Utrecht, Minister Talmastraat is at 58 metres with lines 7 and 27, and Utrecht, Patrimoniumstraat is at 131 metres with a Flex service. Utrecht Zuilen train station is about 2 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.32 out of 10, based on fifteen reviews. One resident who has lived in Zuilen for 26 years calls it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht, with everything within reach. Another notes the neighbourhood is getting greener and feels safe, though litter could be improved.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about a garden, balcony or garage. It also does not mention insulation, heating or ownership details. The living area of 56 m² and the plot of 97 m² are stated, but the layout is not described.
