Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Draaiweg sits in a quiet corner of Utrecht's Vogelenbuurt, with the Wilhelminapark just a five-minute walk away. At 57 m² it is compact, but the high ceilings and original details give it a spacious feel. The asking price of €450,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €617,283, making it a keen entry point for this area. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its location rather than its size.
The Vogelenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. It is a very lively area, with an address density of over 6,500 per km². The housing stock is mostly pre-war (92%), and owner-occupied homes make up 57% of the market. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a popular, central part of Utrecht. For more context, see the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Al Amana College Utrecht. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice, a restaurant, and a park within walking distance. For broader context, the municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Punt Makelaars Utrecht.
Details of this home
Draaiweg 105, Utrecht
Data from Vogelenbuurt
Data from Vogelenbuurt
70 within 5 km
130 within 5 km
About Draaiweg 105, Utrecht
The asking price of €450,000 is 27% below the average asking price in the Vogelenbuurt (€617,283) and also below the median of €585,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (57 m² vs 88 m²). Given the compact size and the central location, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern home. In the Vogelenbuurt, 22% of homes have label C, while 37% have a lower label (D or worse).
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Vogelenbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a high population density. Most residents are young adults (25-45) and many live alone. It is a lively area with plenty of amenities within walking distance, including supermarkets, schools, and parks. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, giving the streets a classic Utrecht character.
The floor area is 57 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or any outdoor space.
For an apartment in a pre-war building, there will be a monthly contribution to the homeowners' association (VvE), but the amount is not provided.
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