Tuinwijk-West, Utrecht
This upper maisonette on Jan van den Doemstraat 35 sits on a quiet road in Tuinwijk-West, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht's Noordoost district. Built in 1925, the home retains the character of its era. At €350,000, the asking price is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €444,846, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,762, while this home asks €7,292 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you're looking at [apartments in Utrecht]( /koopwoningen/utrecht/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its price point.
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is part of an owners' association with a monthly contribution of €7,700. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Tuinwijk-West is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,315 residents, many of whom live alone (51% of households). It's a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. 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 resident, referring to the district, says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." A third review is less positive, mentioning noise and a lack of cohesion. The neighbourhood has 13 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €444,846. For more on the area, see [the Tuinwijk-West neighbourhood]( /buurt/tuinwijk-west-utrecht/ ).
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Tuindorp Utrecht, about 764 metres away, and the pharmacy, Van den Bergh's Apotheek, is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus stops at Willem van Noortplein (line 1) and Juliusstraat (lines 30, N20) are just around the corner, and Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of [the municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/ ), which offers a range of amenities.
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 94% of properties date from before 1970. The climate risk indications are area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wij Makelaardij and listings on Funda, Pararius, and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Jan van den Doemstraat 35, Utrecht
The asking price of €350,000 is 21% below the average asking price of €444,846 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €425,000, and prices range from €100,000 to €690,000. However, the price per square metre is €7,292, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,762 per m², partly because this home is smaller than average.
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 48 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home has a volume of 154 m³ and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is part of an owners' association with a monthly contribution of €7,700.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price or comment on its development over the past five years.
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the home was built before 1970, and in this postcode area 94% of properties date from before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, and the current flood risk from rivers or the sea is elevated. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a property-specific assessment.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 247 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 624 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 909 metres away. There are many more supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is 399 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within walking distance include Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School and De Regenboog, both at 585 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 km away. There are also several childcare options nearby.
There are bus stops just around the corner: Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein (line 1) at 189 metres, and Utrecht, Juliusstraat (lines 30, N20) at 261 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, 703 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city and beyond.
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. 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 says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." A third review is critical, mentioning noise and a lack of cohesion.
This listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, we cannot provide information on the municipal valuation or its development.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €409,364 | €400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,161 | – |
| Rent price | €2,364 p/m | €2,348 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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 AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €645,882 | €597,418 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,814 | – |
| Rent price | €1,923 p/m | €1,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €640,625 | €540,387 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,345 | – |
| Rent price | €1,909 p/m | €1,887 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Jan van den Doemstraat 35, Utrecht
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