Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
Albatrosstraat 14BSA is a 1913 apartment in the Watervogelbuurt, part of Utrecht's Oost district. The home sits in a lively, urban part of the city, where the streets are busy and everything you need is close by. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. At €595,000, the asking price sits 19% above the average asking price of €499,737 for apartments in Utrecht, which puts it on the high side.
The apartment was built in 1913, so it is a pre-war property. The living area is 71 m² according to the BAG registration.
Residents of the Oost district give their area 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 adds: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district has around 2,300 residents, and most households are single people. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
The Coop is just around the corner, with the Jumbo a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is on your doorstep with lines 9, 29 and 341, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is just around the corner. The Diakonessenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 46 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain 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.
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Beumer.
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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 Albatrosstraat 14BSA, Utrecht
The asking price for this apartment is €595,000. That is 19% above the average asking price of €499,737 for homes in the Watervogelbuurt. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,645, while this home works out at €8,380 per m² based on the BAG living area of 71 m². Whether that difference is justified depends on what you value in a home.
The agent has not published details on the layout of this apartment. The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony or garage. The living area is 71 m² according to the BAG registration. For a full picture of the interior, you would need to see the home in person.
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is not part of the information the agent has published for this home. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare against the asking price.
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 46 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the home was built in 1913 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain 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.
The Coop is just around the corner at 254 metres, with the Jumbo at 332 metres and an Albert Heijn at 501 metres. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is 425 metres away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is 612 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is 766 metres away, and Apotheek Boswijk is 547 metres away.
Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is 202 metres away with lines 9, 29 and 341. Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn is 239 metres away and serves bus and tram lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 214 metres away, so you have several options for getting around the city and beyond.
Residents of the Oost district give their area an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an active community and is well maintained. Another notes it is a good neighbourhood but that cleanliness, parking and safety could be better. The district has around 2,300 residents, with 64% living alone.
The agent has not published certain fields for this home, including the energy label. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. You would need to contact the agent or view the home to learn more about the interior.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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| Sale price | €499,737 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,645 | – |
| Rent price | €1,786 p/m | €1,786 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
The 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 AIIt's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice neighbourhood, because there are many things to do nearby, like going to parks and walking paths. I've seen many nice and different houses in this neighbourhood, for example at friends' places, and it's nice that not every house is the same. It is difficult to buy a house in this area due to the costs, but overall it is a safe and cosy place to live near Utrecht Central.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
Auto-translated to English by AISafe, reasonably quiet
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex. It can be a bit noisy at times and the rubbish is not put away neatly. Furthermore, in spring we have a huge problem with the seagulls that live on our roofs. There are also hardly any facilities in the area in terms of shops. But it is easily accessible and close to the university. Also, it's super cosy to live with so many students and having a lot of nature in the surroundings is a luxury too.
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| Sale price | €632,405 | €556,316 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,333 | – |
| Rent price | €2,041 p/m | €2,053 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €609,105 | €536,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,009 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,907 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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