A pre-war apartment in Utrecht Oost
This apartment on Albatrosstraat 14 sits in the Watervogelbuurt, part of Utrecht Oost. The area has a lively, urban feel, with plenty of shops and parks nearby. The last known asking price of €387,500 was 22% below the average asking price of €499,737 for apartments in Utrecht, which put it on the low side for the market. This home has not been online since 1 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1913 and has an energy label E. The living area was 65 m² according to the BAG registration, which worked out at €5,962 per m². The listing did not mention any details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations.
The Watervogelbuurt
Residents of the district of Oost give their surroundings an average score of 7.6, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." Another notes: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district has about 2,300 inhabitants, many of whom live alone. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you have a Coop just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool for primary education is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is on your doorstep with lines 9, 29 and 341, and tram stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn is just around the corner with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. The nearest train station, Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, is also just around the corner. All this is within the municipality of Utrecht. According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is 46 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Aspekt Makelaars.
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About Albatrosstraat 14, Utrecht
How did the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €387,500 was 22% below the average asking price of €499,737 for homes at the time for sale in the Watervogelbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €450,000, and prices range from €175,000 to €925,000. The average price per square metre for current listings was €6,645, while this apartment worked out at €5,962 per m² based on the BAG living area.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. In the neighbourhood, 35% of the current sales listings had label A, 25% had label B, and 20% had label C, while 20% had label D or lower. This apartment's label E puts it in the lower range.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it was not always included in the listing. Without it, we cannot compare it to the asking price or show its development over the past five years.
What are the risks mentioned for this address?
Public data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, decreasing to low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance, including a Coop at 255 metres, a Jumbo at 322 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 491 metres. For primary education, the Agatha Snellenschool is 414 metres away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is 606 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is 771 metres away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is 537 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is 194 metres away, with lines 9, 29 and 341. The tram stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn is 245 metres away, with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. The nearest train station, Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, is 219 metres away, offering easy access to regional and national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Oost give their surroundings an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." Another notes: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just the Watervogelbuurt.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about the garden, balcony, or insulation. It also did not mention the ownership situation or any monthly costs. As a result, we cannot provide information on these aspects. The only details given are the year of construction (1913), the energy label (E), and the living area (65 m²).
