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Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Flamingostraat sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a quiet residential corner of Utrecht Oost. Built in 1931, it has the high ceilings and generous room proportions typical of the era. At €550,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, reflecting the larger-than-average floor area of 88 m². For context, apartments in Utrecht average €6,645 per m², so this one is priced in line with the local market.
Based on two reviews, the Watervogelbuurt gets a mixed but generally positive score of 6.76 out of 10. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion," adding that shops, restaurants, bus and train connections are within walking distance, and the Krommerijn river and a small park are nearby. The area is densely populated (5,028 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments, with 44% owner-occupied homes. Many residents are singles or couples without children, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. Learn more about the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest supermarket, Coop, is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For families, primary schools like Agatha Snellenschool and KBS Stepping Stones are within a five-minute walk, while secondary options include Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium. The train station is a five-minute walk, and the city centre is a short cycle. The Krommerijn river and a small park are on your doorstep, perfect for a stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Rosenberg Van Leusden Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Flamingostraat 30BS, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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About Flamingostraat 30BS, Utrecht
The asking price of €550,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €450,000, but the apartment is larger than average at 88 m². The average price per m² in the Watervogelbuurt is €6,645, which makes this listing roughly in line with the market. The home has an energy label C, which is average for the area.
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 35% of homes have label A, 25% label B, 20% label C, and 20% label D or lower.
The Watervogelbuurt is well equipped for daily needs. There are several supermarkets within walking distance, including Coop (358 m), Jumbo (437 m), and Albert Heijn (601 m). Primary schools are close by, and the train station is just 400 m away. Residents appreciate the nearby park and river, though some note that cleanliness and parking could be better.
The train station is 400 m away, about a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very urban, so public transport is frequent and well connected to the rest of Utrecht.
The floor area is 88 m², but without a room count, it is not possible to estimate the layout. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a small park 300 m away and the Krommerijn river nearby.
The building was constructed in 1931 and has an energy label C. The listing does not provide details about the condition of the roof, insulation, or installations. The year of construction is a fact, but no maintenance history is given.
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