Tuinwijk-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1923 apartment on Floris Heermalestraat sits in the leafy Tuinwijk-Oost neighbourhood, just a stone's throw from Griftpark. With 56 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a compact home with original charm. The asking price of €400,000 is notably lower than the neighbourhood average of €667,423, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Tuinwijk-Oost is a close-knit, family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of ages and backgrounds. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the safe atmosphere and community spirit. One resident says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another notes: "Very safe and also mixed in terms of people." The area is densely populated (over 5,900 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war homes. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Tuinwijk-Oost.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run a breeze. The city centre is a ten-minute walk, and Griftpark is on your doorstep for a quick escape into nature. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent amenities throughout.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Wij Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Floris Heermalestraat 3BS, Utrecht
Very good · 2 residents
Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
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About Floris Heermalestraat 3BS, Utrecht
The asking price of €400,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €667,423, but the apartment is also 42% smaller than the average (56 m² vs 96 m²). Given the compact size and E energy label, the price is in line with the market, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
Tuinwijk-Oost is a safe, mixed neighbourhood with a strong community feel. Residents praise the proximity to Griftpark and the regular neighbourhood parties. It's densely populated with mostly pre-war housing, and the city centre is within walking distance.
Albert Heijn is 218 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is 444 metres away, a couple of streets further. Both are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek (274 m) and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool (425 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 km away.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, most available homes have a better energy score (only 14% have label D or lower).
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The apartment is in a pre-war building, so outdoor space is not guaranteed.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Tuinwijk-Oost