Duikerstraat 14BS
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA classic upper maisonette in Utrecht Oost
This 1931 upper maisonette sits on a quiet road in the Watervogelbuurt, a residential pocket of Utrecht Oost where the streets feel calm and the pace of life is gentle. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side, coming in 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,737. For context, apartments in Utrecht currently average €6,645 per square metre, so this home's €6,389 per square metre sits just below that benchmark.
Inside the home
Spread over two floors, the home offers three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 90 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 square metres. The property sits on the first living floor and comes with a roof terrace, full ownership, and a monthly HOA fee of €210. The agent notes roof insulation, HR glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
The Watervogelbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area 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 adds: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district is home to around 2,300 people, and the reviews mention nearby green spaces like Wilhelminapark and Oosterspoorbaan. For more on the area, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Coop and Jumbo, while Lidl, Albert Heijn and PLUS are all within a ten-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool for primary education is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is just beyond that. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, are both around a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Sterrenwijk and Station Vaartsche Rijn are just around the corner, with lines 9, 29 and 341, and the train station Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is a five-minute walk. The wider municipality of Utrecht is well served by these connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. Area-level indications from public risk data show road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise at 50 dB Lden, within the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Dina verkoopt and Dina verkoopt.
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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.
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About Duikerstraat 14BS, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Watervogelbuurt?
The asking price of €575,000 is 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,737. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,645, while this home is listed at €6,389 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 19 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €175,000 to €925,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This upper maisonette spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 90 square metres, while the BAG registration records 95 square metres. The home is located on the first living floor and includes a roof terrace. The property is offered with full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the listing information for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and railway noise at 50 dB Lden, which is within the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and represent area indications rather than a measurement taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Coop is 327 metres away and Jumbo is 458 metres, with Lidl, Albert Heijn and PLUS all within a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Agatha Snellenschool for primary education is 545 metres away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is 633 metres. The Kromme Rijn College for special secondary education is also nearby at 513 metres.
What is the public transport situation near this home?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Sterrenwijk at 261 metres, served by lines 9, 29 and 341. The tram and bus stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn is 264 metres away with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. The train station Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 248 metres away, making rail connections easily accessible.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.6 out of 10 based on eleven reviews. One resident describes the area as safe with an active community and good neighbourhood relations, mentioning attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark and Oosterspoorbaan. Another resident notes it is a good neighbourhood but mentions that cleanliness, parking and safety could be better.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1931, before 1970, and the KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
