Staatsliedenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on the Aalbersestraat sits in the lively Staatsliedenbuurt, a stone's throw from the city centre. At 65 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label B, efficient for a 1954 build. The asking price of €365,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €560,417, making it the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in this area. That's a keen price, especially when you compare it to other apartments in Utrecht.
The neighbourhood Staatsliedenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and young professionals. It's a very strong urban area (5,713 addresses per km²), so there's always something going on. The streets are lined with pre-war and 1950s architecture, and the vibe is friendly and bustling. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the area is known for its community feel and proximity to parks and cafes.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Jumbo (a couple of streets away) or Albert Heijn (just around the corner). For a bigger shop, Lidl is a five-minute walk. Kids can walk to Basisschool Dr. Bosschool (a couple of streets away) or Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School (just around the corner). Secondary school Trajectum College is also a couple of streets away. The municipality Utrecht keeps the area well maintained, with plenty of green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Scherpenzeel Makelaars.
Details of this home
Aalbersestraat 5-2, Utrecht
Data from Staatsliedenbuurt
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About Aalbersestraat 5-2, Utrecht
Yes, it's priced keenly. The asking price is 35% below the average asking price in the Staatsliedenbuurt (€560,417) and it's the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale. However, the floor area is 29% smaller than the neighbourhood average (92 m²), so the price per m² works out at about €5,615, slightly below the average of €6,111. Given the energy label B and central location, it represents good value.
The energy label is B, which is efficient for a home built in 1954. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, 33% of homes have label A and 17% have label B, so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That gives you direct connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Dr. Bosschool (312 m) and Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School (374 m). For secondary education, Trajectum College is just 389 m away. All are within a five-minute walk.
Currently there are six homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €365,000 to €975,000. The average asking price is €560,417, and the median is €477,250. This apartment is the most affordable option.
The Staatsliedenbuurt has a mix of households: about 30% are families with children, 45% are single-person households, and 14% are couples without children. There are plenty of playgrounds and parks nearby, and the area is safe with a low crime rate (77 incidents total). It's a vibrant, urban neighbourhood that suits families who enjoy city life.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Staatsliedenbuurt