A pre-war apartment on a leafy street
This apartment on Albatrosstraat sits in a quiet corner of Utrecht Oost, with the Krommerijn river just steps away. At 65 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient for a 1913 building. The last known asking price of €450,000 was exactly in line with the median in the neighbourhood, so it was priced keenly compared to the average of €501,619. For context, apartments in Utrecht tend to command a premium, making this a fair entry point. This home has not been online since 8 July 2026.
The Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood
The Watervogelbuurt is a pre-war district with a mix of low-rise and apartment blocks, dominated by single-person households (over 40% of homes). Two residents reviewed the area: one calls it "a good neighbourhood" but notes room for improvement in cleanliness and parking. Another, who moved here 15 years ago, appreciates the shops, restaurants, and the river Krommerijn, but laments a lack of social cohesion: "I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card." Based on these two reviews, the area scores a 6.76 out of 10. For more, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: the Coop is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For families, the Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a five-minute walk, and the city centre is a short cycle. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages local amenities and green spaces.
Source and availability
When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including WD Makelaars.
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About Albatrosstraat 33, Utrecht
Was €450,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €450,000 matched the median sale price in the Watervogelbuurt exactly. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,606, so for 65 m² that would come to about €429,000, but the median was a better benchmark here. Given that similar apartments sold in an average of 31 days, the price appeared in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label B, which is good for a home built in 1913. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label A and 25% have label B, so this one is above average in efficiency.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities very convenient.
What are the neighbours like?
Based on two resident reviews, the neighbourhood has a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. One resident noted that social cohesion is limited: people tend to keep to themselves beyond a hello. The area has many single-person households (945 out of 1,171 homes), so it's not a typical family-oriented community.
Is parking available?
Parking was not explicitly mentioned in the listing, but one resident review noted that parking could be better. The neighbourhood has a high address density (5,028 per km²), so street parking may be limited. You would need to check with the municipality for permit requirements.
What schools are nearby?
Primary schools within walking distance include Agatha Snellenschool (445 m) and KBS Gertrudis (629 m). For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 675 m away. There is also a special education school, Auris Rotsoord, at 716 m.
How safe is the Watervogelbuurt?
One resident review mentioned feeling safe in the area. The CBS data records 107 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita comparison it's hard to judge. The resident who has lived here 15 years said 'I feel safe', which is a positive sign.
