Johannes de Bekastraat 59
Tuinwijk-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA pre-war apartment in Utrecht's Tuinwijk-Oost
This apartment on Johannes de Bekastraat 59 sits in Tuinwijk-Oost, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht's Noordoost district. Built in 1904, the home carries an energy label C. With a living area of 56 m², the asking price of €399,000 works out at €7,125 per m². That is 40% below the average asking price of €667,423 for apartments in Utrecht, which puts this home on the low side for the area.
The home itself
The listing gives no details on rooms, outdoor space, or installations. What is known: the apartment dates from 1904 and has an energy label C. The living area is 56 m² according to the BAG registration. The asking price of €399,000 translates to €7,125 per m² based on that figure.
Tuinwijk-Oost: a mixed picture from residents
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident describes the area as "a very nice place to grow up", living close to Griftpark and enjoying neighbourhood parties. Another speaks of a "village in the city" feel in Voordorp, with greenery and a car-free street. But a third review is sharply critical, mentioning "poorly maintained streets", "vomit, glass, and rubbish", and "a huge nuisance of students". The neighbourhood has 2,845 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. The crime figure for the area is 158 incidents. The Tuinwijk-Oost neighbourhood clearly has contrasting sides.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a five-minute walk, and Van den Bergh's Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, on your doorstep. Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this within easy reach. Address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 61 dB Lden (2022), while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the pre-1970 construction and the area's characteristics. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, as is current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 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 via two channels, including Pauw Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Johannes de Bekastraat 59, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €399,000 is 40% below the average asking price of €667,423 for homes currently for sale in Tuinwijk-Oost. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,947, while this home asks €7,125 per m² based on the BAG living area of 56 m². The median asking price in the area is €650,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 56 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing does not state a living area itself, so the price per m² is calculated using the BAG figure. The average living area for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood is 96 m², which is 42% larger than this apartment.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications and not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1904) and that 93% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 5% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 279 metres, and a Jumbo is 350 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is 589 metres from the home. Within five kilometres there are 68 supermarkets in total, so daily groceries are easily accessible.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is 199 metres away, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is 363 metres away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, School aan de Singel is about 630 metres away. In total, there are 129 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, just 51 metres away, served by bus line 1. Other stops on the same line are within 331 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, 1.2 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it "a very nice place to grow up", while another describes a "village in the city" feel in Voordorp. However, a third review is critical, mentioning poor street maintenance and student nuisance. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any details about outdoor space, insulation, or heating. It also does not mention a garden, balcony, or garage. As a result, the description is limited to the property type, year of construction, energy label, and living area from the BAG registration.
Experiences from Tuinwijk-Oost
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €667,423 | €650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,947 | – |
| Rent price | €2,410 p/m | €2,445 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €29 p/m | – |
Experiences from Noordoost
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 AIStatistics for Noordoost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,507 | €618,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,760 | – |
| Rent price | €1,948 p/m | €1,962 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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