Gansstraat 50B
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA bright apartment in Utrecht's Oost
This first-floor apartment on the Gansstraat sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a lively part of Utrecht's Oost district. The home was built in 1993 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €625,000, the asking price sits 25% above the average asking price of €499,737 for homes in this neighbourhood, so it is on the high side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,645, while this home is listed at €6,443 per m². The asking price is also 10% above the WOZ value. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its size.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 97 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The home is fully insulated according to the agent, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is located in a residential area with a free view, and the volume is 281 m³. There is a homeowners' association fee of €175 per month, and ownership details are noted in the deed.
The Watervogelbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.6, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good." Another notes: "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 housing stock is mixed, with 22% single-family homes. The neighbourhood has 19 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €499,737. To learn more, have a look at the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with the Coop a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Bosboomstraat, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is on your doorstep with lines 9, 29 and 341, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of facilities, and the municipality of Utrecht has much to explore.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €567,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €382,000 to €567,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 45 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Paul Dijkstra Makelaars and Paul Dijkstra Makelaars on Funda. The listing has been active since 2 September 2026.
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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 Gansstraat 50B, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €567,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €625,000 is 10% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value has risen by 48% between 2020 and 2025, from €382,000 to €567,000. This is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 97 m², while the BAG registration records 95 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €175 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent states the home is fully insulated. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the insulation is a separate feature mentioned by the agent.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is stated as low.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is 246 metres away, just around the corner. The Coop is 310 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 408 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within a short distance: another Albert Heijn at 732 metres and a Lidl at 813 metres. In total, there are 66 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is 320 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. The Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is 534 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are also other schools nearby, including KBS Stepping Stones at 683 metres and KBS Gertrudis at 778 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Utrecht, Sterrenwijk is 125 metres away, on your doorstep, with lines 9, 29 and 341. Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug stop is 235 metres away with line 2. The tram stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn is 331 metres away with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 304 metres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.6, based on eleven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an active community, and is well maintained. Another says it is a good neighbourhood but cleanliness, parking and safety could be better. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Watervogelbuurt.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €6,443, based on the agent's listed living area of 97 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,645. The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €499,737, while this home is listed at €625,000, which is 25% above that average.
