Aartsbisschop Romerostraat 363
Voordorp en Voorveldsepolder, Utrecht
AreaA bright apartment in Voordorp
Voordorp en Voorveldsepolder is a leafy, car-free pocket of Utrecht where children play in the street and neighbours greet each other by name. This apartment on the Aartsbisschop Romerostraat sits right in that village-like atmosphere, yet the city centre is never far away. At €385,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €572,000, and it is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale here. For context, that price is 33% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Utrecht].
Inside the home
Built in 1991, this apartment on the second floor spans one level with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home comes with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and is described as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. It is municipal property subject to ground lease, with the perpetual ground rent already bought off, so there is no annual ground-rent charge to worry about.
Life in Voordorp en Voorveldsepolder
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice place to grow up", living close to Griftpark and enjoying the neighbourhood parties. Another calls it a "village in the city": people say hello, children play in the street, and the car-free streets stay quiet. A third review is far more critical, complaining about noise, litter and a lack of cohesion. With just seven reviews, the picture is mixed, but the positive voices are warm. Around 5,195 people live in [the Voordorp en Voorveldsepolder neighbourhood], and 41% of households are single-person.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with a Jumbo and an Aldi a bit further. Openbare Basisschool Voordorp is just around the corner, and the Gerrit Rietveld College is also within walking distance. Huisartsenpraktijk Tuindorp Utrecht and Apotheek de Gaard are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 5 stops on your doorstep at Simón Bolívarstraat, and Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Utrecht] offers plenty more within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €390,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 1% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €248,000 to €390,000. As for the area around the address, road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Atria Makelaardij and 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 Aartsbisschop Romerostraat 363, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €385,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €390,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €248,000 to €390,000, which gives some indication of how values in this area have moved.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment on the second floor has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The agent lists the living area at 70 m², while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home was built in 1991 and has a volume of 312 m³. It is described as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal property subject to ground lease, but the perpetual ground rent has already been bought off. This means there is no annual ground-rent payment to make. The ownership structure is described as 'Gemeentelijk eigendom belast met erfpacht (Eeuwigdurend afgekocht)', which translates to municipal ownership with the perpetual ground lease redeemed.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as a great place to grow up, close to Griftpark with regular neighbourhood parties. Another calls it a 'village in the city', with people greeting each other and children playing in the car-free streets. A third review is critical, mentioning noise, litter and a lack of social cohesion. The reviews reflect a mixed picture.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. 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 data sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and gives a general picture of the ground conditions in the area.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, 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 from the Klimaateffectatlas and other public data sources, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Voordorp is just around the corner, about 288 metres away. SO Fier, a special education school, is also close at 314 metres. For secondary education, the Gerrit Rietveld College is about 639 metres away. There are 101 schools within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice in the wider area.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 5 stops on your doorstep at Utrecht, Simón Bolívarstraat, just 26 metres away. There are two more stops on the same line within a few hundred metres. Utrecht Overvecht train station is about 1.4 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes getting around the city and further afield straightforward.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The home is described as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and it has a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official registration, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
