A 1930s terraced house in Tuinwijk-West
This 1931 terraced house on Jacob van der Borchstraat 62 sits in Tuinwijk-West, a pre-war neighbourhood in the Noordoost district of Utrecht. With its energy label B, the home is being offered for €679,000. That asking price is on the high side, coming in 53% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €444,846. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,230, while this home is listed at €6,657 per m². If you are looking at [terraced houses in Utrecht], this one sits at the upper end of the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and spans three floors, with a volume of 360 m³. The living area is listed as 102 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The plot is 94 m² in both sources. The home dates from 1931, a year of construction that is typical for this part of Utrecht, where 93.8% of homes were built before 1945.
Life in Tuinwijk-West
Tuinwijk-West is a compact neighbourhood with 2,305 residents, and it has a distinctly urban feel. Residents of the Noordoost district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice place to grow up," mentioning the proximity to Griftpark and the neighbourhood parties that bring people together. Another resident, writing about Voordorp, says it "really feels like a village," with people greeting each other, children playing in the street, and plenty of greenery. However, a third review is sharply critical, calling the area "too expensive" and complaining about noise, rubbish, and a lack of social cohesion. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full to get a balanced picture of [the Tuinwijk-West neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Willem van Noortplein is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is a couple of streets further. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, a ten-minute walk, while Van den Bergh's Apotheek Utrecht is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein, a couple of streets away, and bus lines 1 and 30 stop at Utrecht, Meester Tripkade. Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Utrecht], a city known for its canals and vibrant culture.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden are both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 3% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 it is projected to be low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Blauwe Eik 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 Jacob van der Borchstraat 62, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Tuinwijk-West?
The asking price of €679,000 is 53% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €444,846, which puts it on the high side. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,230, while this home is listed at €6,657 per m². The neighbourhood has 13 homes for sale, with asking prices ranging from €100,000 to €650,000, so this property sits at the top of that range.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and spans three floors. The volume is 360 m³. The living area is listed as 102 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 105 m². The plot is 94 m² in both sources. The home was built in 1931 and has an energy label B.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated in the data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without it, there is no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value, nor any information on how the WOZ has developed over the past five years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1931, and that 97% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 356 metres, which is just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 544 metres, a couple of streets away. There are also two more Albert Heijn stores at 987 and 1,043 metres, and a Lidl at 1,046 metres. In total, there are 67 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close by?
Basisschool Dr. Bosschool, a primary school with 405 pupils, is 289 metres away, a five-minute walk. Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is at 485 metres, also a primary school. For secondary education, Trajectum College is at 596 metres. There are 130 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein, 307 metres away. Bus lines 1 and 30 stop at Utrecht, Meester Tripkade, 341 metres away, and bus line 3 stops at Utrecht, Willem Dreeslaan, 383 metres away. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, at 710 metres, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Noordoost district, which includes Tuinwijk-West, give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says it is "a very nice place to grow up," mentioning Griftpark and neighbourhood parties. Another, writing about Voordorp, says it "really feels like a village." However, a third review is critical, mentioning noise, rubbish, and a lack of cohesion. The reviews are mixed.
How does the living area compare to the neighbourhood average?
The living area of this home is 102 m² according to the agent, which is 34% larger than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². The BAG registration records 105 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,230, while this home is listed at €6,657 per m², which is 7% above the neighbourhood average per m².
