Het Zand-West, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Eschersingel sits in a leafy part of Leidsche Rijn, with a balcony that catches the afternoon sun. At 84 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €475,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €663,304, which makes it a keen entry into the Utrecht market. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically sell for more per square metre.
Het Zand-West is a modern residential area built mostly after 2000, with wide streets and plenty of green space. The neighbourhood has a strong family feel, over half of households have children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. With a park just a couple of streets away, it's easy to get outside. The area is well served by shops and schools, and the vibe is calm and suburban. You can read more about the Het Zand-West neighbourhood on Buurtje.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Vomar are a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Arcade, Obs Het Zand and De Ridderhof are all a couple of streets away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting to Utrecht Centraal or beyond is straightforward. The municipality of Utrecht keeps the area well maintained, and you can find more about the municipality of Utrecht on Buurtje.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Blauwe Eik Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Eschersingel 71, Utrecht
Data from Het Zand-West
Data from Het Zand-West
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About Eschersingel 71, Utrecht
The asking price is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €663,304, but the apartment is also 41% smaller than the average home in Het Zand-West (84 m² vs 143 m²). Per square metre, the price is roughly in line with the market. Given the efficient energy label and modern build year, it's a market-rate price for a well-maintained apartment in this area.
Het Zand-West is a modern, family-oriented suburb with wide streets and plenty of green space. Most homes were built after 2000, and the area has a calm, suburban feel. There are many families with children, and the park is just a couple of streets away. Shops and schools are within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities straightforward.
Albert Heijn is 400 metres away, just around the corner. Aldi and Vomar are within 500 metres, so daily shopping is easy on foot.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Montessorischool Arcade (442 m), Obs Het Zand (496 m), and De Ridderhof (510 m). Secondary education is 1.8 km away.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. The neighbourhood has a high share of A and A+ labels, so this is typical for the area.
This apartment is priced below the average for apartments in Utrecht, especially given its modern build and good energy label. The square-metre price is competitive, and the home offers good value for a family-friendly neighbourhood.
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