Flamingostraat 16
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA 1930s apartment in Utrecht's Watervogelbuurt
This apartment on Flamingostraat 16 sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a residential pocket of Utrecht's Oost district where life moves at a comfortable pace. The building dates from 1931, and the home carries an energy label D. With a living area of 60 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €400,000 works out at €6,667 per square metre. That price is keen, sitting 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,737. For context, [apartments in Utrecht] across the municipality vary widely in both size and price.
What the listing tells us
The listing is brief. It gives the address, the year of construction, the energy label and the price, but does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor any details about the garden, balcony or insulation. The home is an apartment in a 1931 building, and that is where the concrete information ends. The energy label D suggests moderate energy performance, so heating costs will likely sit somewhere in the middle of the range.
Life in the Watervogelbuurt
Residents of the wider Oost district give their area an average score of 7.73 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet residential neighbourhood within walking distance of the city, with a mix of families, couples and singles that creates a pleasant atmosphere. Another resident, writing in English, notes that the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an engaged community, and offers access to quality housing, reputable schools and green spaces such as Wilhelminapark and Oosterspoorbaan. A third review is more measured, saying it is a good neighbourhood but that cleanliness, parking and safety could all be better. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 2,260 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easily managed from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For primary education, Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, while Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev and Apotheek Boswijk pharmacy are both within a ten-minute walk, and Diakonessenhuis hospital is close by. Public transport is well served: bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk with lines 9, 29 and 341 is on your doorstep, and tram and bus stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341 is just around the corner. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a couple of streets away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 47 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Flamingostraat 16, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €400,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,737. The average asking price per square metre in the Watervogelbuurt is €6,645, while this home is listed at €6,667 per square metre based on the BAG living area of 60 square metres. The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. In the neighbourhood, 35% of the homes for sale have label A, 25% have label B, 20% have label C and 20% have label D or lower, so this home sits at the lower end of what is currently on the market.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without it, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €400,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has road traffic noise measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 47 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures come from public data at area level and are not a measurement taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970 and the postcode area being a KCAF attention zone, where 79% of properties were built before 1970. In the wider area, 2% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Coop supermarket is about 315 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is about 398 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 564 metres away, both within a short walk. There are 63 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near Flamingostraat 16?
Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school with 196 pupils, is about 480 metres away. Kromme Rijn College, a special secondary school, is about 506 metres away. Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school with 1,173 pupils, is about 589 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk with lines 9, 29 and 341 is about 200 metres away. Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn stop with bus and tram lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341 is about 277 metres away. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about 255 metres away, so rail connections are very close.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Oost district give their area an average score of 7.73 out of 10 based on twelve reviews. One resident calls it a quiet residential neighbourhood with a pleasant mix of people, while another says it is safe, well maintained and has good community relations. A third review notes that cleanliness, parking and safety could be better. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Watervogelbuurt.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor any information about the garden, balcony, insulation or heating system. As a result, the home's layout and condition are not described in the listing.
