Swammerdamstraat 18
Elinkwijk en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA classic terraced house in Utrecht's Noordwest
This 1936 terraced house sits in Elinkwijk en omgeving, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht's Noordwest district. The area has a lived-in, established feel, with a mix of old housing stock and a steady stream of new residents. At €500,000, the asking price sits just above the average for terraced houses in Utrecht, which is in line with what similar homes in the city are fetching.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 80 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². The plot measures 69 m². There is a rear garden with a south-west orientation, accessible via the back, and a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Elinkwijk en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.32, 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 notes the area is getting greener, with friendly neighbours and good social control, though they mention the municipality could pay more attention to litter. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,365 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Elinkwijk en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Boni supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. KBS Ludger primary school is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, bus line 3 stops at Utrecht, Muyskenweg, just around the corner, while Utrecht, Prins Bernhardlaan offers lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120. Utrecht Zuilen train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €497,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industrial noise are all below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1936 on clay soil, and a small percentage of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated but expected to be low by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V. 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 Swammerdamstraat 18, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €500,000, while the WOZ value is €497,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 1% above the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is a formal assessment, not the current market value, so the comparison gives an indication of how the asking price relates to the official valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed at 80 m², while the BAG registration records 87 m². There is a rear garden with a south-west orientation, accessible via the back, and a roof terrace. The home has double glazing and floor insulation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and floor insulation, which helps with keeping heat in. The label itself is a standardised measure, and the actual costs will depend on your usage.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1936 on clay soil, and a small percentage of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 51 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. Air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data and give an indication of the acoustic environment at the address.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Boni supermarket is just around the corner at 136 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 429 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a ten-minute walk: a Boni at 681 metres and an Albert Heijn at 953 metres. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach.
What schools are close to this home?
KBS Ludger primary school is just around the corner at 193 metres, and Christelijke Basisschool De Piramide is at 240 metres. Openbare basisschool De Cirkel is at 357 metres, and Prinses Margrietschool at 444 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.9 km.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 3 stops at Utrecht, Muyskenweg, just around the corner at 169 metres. Utrecht, Prins Bernhardlaan offers lines 3, 7, 12, 27 and 120 at 271 metres. Utrecht Zuilen train station is at 919 metres, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you several options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.32, based on 15 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 resident notes the area is getting greener, with friendly neighbours and good social control, though they mention litter as a point for improvement.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause significant water accumulation. The current flood risk is elevated, but this is expected to be low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data.
