Gansstraat 9A
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA modern apartment in the Watervogelbuurt
This apartment sits on the Gansstraat in the Watervogelbuurt, a lively part of Utrecht Oost where the streets feel calm yet the city is close by. The home was built in 2013 and carries an efficient energy label A, which means you can expect modest energy costs. With an asking price of €375,000, the price sits 25% below the average asking price of €499,737 for apartments in Utrecht, so it is on the sharp side compared to the local market.
Inside the home
This two-room apartment on the first floor offers one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is listed as 52 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home has a balcony, a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners association fee is €168. According to the agent, the property is set on a quiet road yet still close to the centre.
Life in the Watervogelbuurt
Residents across the district of Oost give their surroundings 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." Another notes: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district has around 2,300 inhabitants, and many households consist of single people. For a closer look at what this part of town offers, the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Coop just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool for primary education is just around the corner, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Greev is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Tolsteegbrug with line 2 is on your doorstep, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more across the city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 40 dB Lden stays below it. 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 but drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via LEF Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 9A, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €375,000 is 25% below the average asking price of €499,737 in the Watervogelbuurt. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,645, while this home is listed at €7,212 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 52 m². The median asking price in the area is €450,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the first floor of a portiekflat building. The agent lists the living area as 52 m², while the BAG registration records 49 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association fee is €168. This is a service charge paid by the owner for the maintenance of shared parts of the building. The apartment is offered in full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease on the property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 2013, and the agent mentions a central heating boiler as the heating installation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 40 dB Lden, which stays below the standard. These figures are area-level indications based on 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 risk data, not an inspection of this particular apartment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 163 metres, followed by a Coop at 256 metres and an Albert Heijn at 333 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within a kilometre: another Albert Heijn at 661 metres and a Lidl at 846 metres. In total, 66 supermarkets are within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the Agatha Snellenschool at 268 metres. The Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 607 metres. There are also several other schools nearby, including KBS Gertrudis at 734 metres and KBS Stepping Stones at 753 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug with line 2, at 154 metres. Utrecht, Sterrenwijk stop with lines 9, 29 and 341 is at 219 metres. The tram and bus stop Utrecht, Station Vaartsche Rijn with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341 is at 313 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn at 286 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the district of Oost give their surroundings an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident describes the area as safe with an active community and good amenities. Another mentions that cleanliness, parking and safety could be improved. These reviews describe the wider district rather than the Watervogelbuurt specifically.
What is the flood risk for this location?
The current flood risk is indicated as elevated, while the pluvial flooding risk from heavy rain is low. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to drop to low. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not assessments of this specific property.
