Admiraal van Gentstraat 10
Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA double ground-floor apartment with a story
This apartment on Admiraal van Gentstraat 10 sits in the Zeeheldenbuurt, a part of Utrecht that feels like a village within the city. The home is a double benedenhuis, meaning it spans the ground and first floor, with its own front and back garden. At €895,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
The home itself
Built in 1925, this apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 114 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 125 m². The home has double glazing, HR glass and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. There's a balcony and a garden facing southwest. The property is freehold.
A neighbourhood of contrasts
The Zeeheldenbuurt, Hengeveldstraat en omgeving neighbourhood is a mix of opinions. One resident describes it as 'a very nice place to grow up', with Griftpark nearby and neighbourhood parties. Another calls it 'too expensive, dilapidated' and complains about student nuisance and litter. The district-level review score is 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. The area is very urban, with 4,356 addresses per km².
Amenities and transport
Groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are on your doorstep, with Basisschool De Wissel. The GP and pharmacy are a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Van Everdingenlaan (lines 5 and 30) are a couple of streets away, and Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €750,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above that. The area-level foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it's low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. Noise from road, rail and air traffic stays below the norm.
Source/agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Mark Renkema Makelaardij B.V. and also 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Admiraal van Gentstraat 10, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €750,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). The asking price of €895,000 is 19% above that. The WOZ is a municipal valuation, not a market price, so the difference is something to consider.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, the least efficient label. That means you can expect high energy costs. The home does have double glazing, HR glass and floor insulation, but the label reflects the overall energy performance.
What is the layout of the apartment?
It's a double benedenhuis with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom over two floors. The living area is 114 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration says 125 m². There's a balcony and a garden facing southwest.
What are the foundation risks?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. The home was built in 1925, before 1970. In this postcode area, 87% of properties were built before 1970, and 2% have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What public transport is nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Van Everdingenlaan, a couple of streets away, with lines 5 and 30. Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a very urban area with a mix of reviews. One resident loves the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties, while another criticises student nuisance and litter. The district-level score is 6.79 out of 10. The area has many one-person households (65%) and a young population.
Are there any flood risks?
Area-level data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding (heavy rain) and an elevated current flood risk. By 2050, the flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area indications, not a home inspection.
What schools are nearby?
Basisschool De Wissel is on your doorstep at 171 m, and Basisschool de Beiaard is a five-minute walk. Several other primary schools are within walking distance.
Is there a garden?
Yes, the apartment has both a front and back garden, facing southwest. There's also a balcony.
Statistics for Zeeheldenbuurt Hengeveldstraat en omgeving
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €999,313 | €972,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,716 | – |
| Rent price | €1,676 p/m | €1,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Noordoost
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen 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. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Noordoost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,507 | €618,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,760 | – |
| Rent price | €1,948 p/m | €1,962 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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