A 1928 terraced house on Lorentzlaan
Lorentzlaan 1 sits in Tuinwijk-Oost, a pre-war neighbourhood in the north-east of Utrecht where the streets have a settled, established feel. The house itself dates from 1928 and carries an energy label B. With an asking price of €750,000, this is the most expensive of the ten homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price sits 30% above the average asking price of €574,900 there. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price, but this one is at the top end for its immediate area.
The home itself
The agent describes a terraced house with five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 445 m³. The living area is given as 126 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 102 m² according to both sources. There is a back garden of 38 m² facing southwest, and the property is offered as freehold. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Tuinwijk-Oost
Tuinwijk-Oost is a compact neighbourhood of about 2,775 residents, where almost half of households are single-person. The reviews that exist for this area come from the wider district, not the neighbourhood itself, and they are mixed. One resident of the district gives a scathing account, describing poorly maintained streets and a lack of cohesion. Another, however, says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." A third resident, speaking about Voordorp, says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." These are based on seven reviews, with an average score of 6.79 for the district. The neighbourhood itself has a high share of pre-war housing, with over 90% of homes built before 1945. For more on the Tuinwijk-Oost neighbourhood, the local housing market shows that homes here sell for an average of €610,051.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a ten-minute walk away, and a Jumbo a couple of streets further. For primary education, De Regenboog and KBS Paulus are both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Tuindorp Utrecht is a couple of streets away, and Van den Bergh's Apotheek is just around the corner. Public transport is close: the bus stop at Juliusstraat, served by lines 30 and N20, is on your doorstep, and Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht as a whole offers extensive amenities, as you would expect from a large city, and the municipality of Utrecht has a dense network of services.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home, as of 1 January 2025, is €751,000. The asking price is almost exactly equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €494,000 to €751,000. As for the address, the area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk, with 5% of homes in this postcode area showing an elevated risk of pile rot, and the home was built before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Keizer makelaars Houten and De Keizer makelaars Utrecht, as well as on Funda.
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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 Lorentzlaan 1, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €750,000 is almost exactly equal to the WOZ value of €751,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 52%, from €494,000 in 2020 to €751,000 in 2025. This means the asking price is in line with the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 126 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 102 m². There is a back garden of 38 m² facing southwest. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land as well as the house.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, which generally means the home is reasonably well insulated and heating costs are likely to be moderate compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions roof insulation, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, which support the label. However, the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of energy costs, as these depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 5% of homes in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to Lorentzlaan 1?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 322 metres away, which is just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is at 675 metres, and a Jumbo is at 847 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk. For a larger selection, there are 67 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice in the wider area.
What schools are near this home?
There are several primary schools within walking distance. De Regenboog is about 557 metres away, KBS Paulus is at 584 metres, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is at 652 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 800 metres away. The area has 127 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary and other types of education.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Juliusstraat, just 58 metres away, served by lines 30 and N20. Other stops within a few hundred metres include Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein (line 1) and Utrecht, Eykmanplein (lines 5, 55 and N20). The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, about 706 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Resident reviews for this area are based on the wider district, not the neighbourhood itself. The average score is 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. Opinions vary widely: one resident criticises the area for poor maintenance and social inequality, while another says it was "a very nice place to grow up" and mentions neighbourhood parties. A third resident, speaking about Voordorp, praises the village-like feel and greenery.
How does the living area compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area as 126 m², which is 52% larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². The BAG registration records 112 m², which is still above the average. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,348, while this home is listed at €5,952 per m² based on the agent's figure.
