Vechtzoom-zuid, Utrecht
This apartment on Agavedreef sits in a green pocket of Utrecht, with the feel of a calm residential street rather than a busy city artery. At €390,000, the price is in line with the market, the average in the neighbourhood is around €420,000, so this is a fair entry point for a 95 m² home. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size.
The Vechtzoom-zuid neighbourhood is a mixed area with around 5,300 residents. One resident describes it as "very cosy" but notes that "sometimes also unsafe because of the dealers at night, but they don't do anything if you walk by." The area has a strong urban feel (address density 4,170 per km²) and a mix of households, many singles and families with children. The energy label A is a plus, and half the homes in the neighbourhood share that label.
Your daily routine is well covered: a Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo, Dirk and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, there are several primary and special education options within a couple of streets away, including Auris Fortaal and KBS Marcus. The nearest park is on your doorstep, and a GP is just around the corner too. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city.
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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.
About Agavedreef 38, Utrecht
Yes, it is in line with the market. The average price in Vechtzoom-zuid is around €420,000, and the median is €372,500. At 95 m², the price per m² works out to about €4,105, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,014 per m², but the energy label A adds value.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, so this apartment is in the top tier for efficiency.
One resident describes the area as 'very cosy' but mentions that dealers at night can make it feel unsafe, though they don't bother passers-by. The total number of reported crimes in the neighbourhood is 233, which is moderate for an urban area.
There are several schools within walking distance. Auris Fortaal (special education) is just 101 m away, LUX SO (special education) at 146 m, and KBS Marcus (primary education) at 401 m. Other options include Auris Fortaal at Santa Cruzdreef and De Schans, both within a few hundred metres.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just 322 m away, a couple of streets away. Jumbo is 621 m, Dirk 799 m, and Albert Heijn 945 m, all within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, so it's not on your doorstep. The high address density (4,170 per km²) suggests good urban connectivity.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space. The nearby park (0.2 km) provides green space instead.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
The neighbourhood here is cosy but sometimes also unsafe because of the dealers at night, but they don't do anything if you walk by.
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| Sale price | €420,250 | €372,500 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,014 | – |
| Rent price | €1,387 p/m | €999 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Things could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIOvervecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AII was a victim of a robbery at bus stops early in the morning, then I had to have two operations
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, close to a city park where there is regularly something to do for children and adults.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born and raised here, a lot has changed over the years but it remains a nice and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and see my neighbourhood deteriorating day by day, such a shame and sad. The area is also really split into multiple parts, unfortunately.
Auto-translated to English by AINice contact with the neighbours, shops nearby, plenty of greenery.
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| Sale price | €375,780 | €351,423 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,164 | – |
| Rent price | €1,468 p/m | €1,405 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
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.
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| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Agavedreef 38, Utrecht
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