Kanaleneiland-Noord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Auriollaan sits in the lively Kanaleneiland-Noord neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. With 82 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a practical home for anyone looking to settle in Utrecht without breaking the bank. At €335,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €361,409, but it's still below the median of €350,000. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically command a premium.
Kanaleneiland-Noord is a densely populated area with a mix of young professionals and families. The neighbourhood has a very strong urban feel, with over 3,300 addresses per square kilometre. It's a diverse community: about 44% of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter of households have children. The neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Noord has seen a lot of new-build activity in recent years, with 43% of homes built after 2010. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Kaleidoskoop, KBS De Zeven Gaven, and Lukasschool are all a five-minute walk or less. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of green space, with a park or public garden a ten-minute walk from the door. A restaurant is also just around the corner, making it easy to grab a bite without going far.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Mark Renkema Makelaardij B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Auriollaan 74, Utrecht
Data from Kanaleneiland-Noord
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About Auriollaan 74, Utrecht
The asking price of €335,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €361,409 and the median of €350,000. However, given that the average price per m² in the area is €4,699, this 82 m² apartment works out at about €4,085 per m², which is below that average. So it's priced competitively for the size.
The apartment has an energy label C. This means it has reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 23% of homes have label C, while 34% have label A or better, so it's not the most efficient but far from the worst.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The station is not named in the listing, but Utrecht's main stations are within easy reach.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Kaleidoskoop (358 m), KBS De Zeven Gaven (399 m), and Lukasschool (401 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away.
Currently, there are 22 apartments for sale in Kanaleneiland-Noord, with prices ranging from €320,000 to €495,000. The average time on the market for sold homes is 49 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The neighbourhood recorded 450 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size. However, it's a densely populated urban area, so this is not unusual. It's always a good idea to check local crime maps for specific streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Noord