Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s upper maisonette sits on a quiet road in the Vogelenbuurt, a lively part of Utrecht where the streets are lined with period facades and the Griftpark is just a stroll away. With three floors and a roof terrace, it offers a generous slice of city living. At €625,000, the asking price is 5% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the average of €598,412 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically go for around €7,112 per square metre.
Spread over three floors, this upper maisonette has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 93 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 95 square metres. The home comes with roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. You have full ownership, and there is a roof terrace to enjoy. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €45.
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident recalls: "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 describes it as a "Village in the City", noting that people greet each other and children play in the street. However, a third review is far less positive, mentioning noise, litter and a lack of cohesion. The neighbourhood counts around 4,060 inhabitants, many of whom live alone. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Koorschool Utrecht and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek are both within a short walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is just as close. Bus stops on the Willem van Noortstraat and Wittevrouwenbrug serve lines 1, 5, 55 and N20, all within a five-minute walk. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more.
The WOZ value for this home is €656,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 5% below that figure. According to the municipality, the value has developed over the past five years, though the exact change is not stated here. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the legal norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level signal given the pre-1970 construction. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk from rivers is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, also expected to remain so. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Stadhouder Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Kievitdwarsstraat 15A, Utrecht
The asking price of €625,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €656,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not necessarily the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
This upper maisonette spans three floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 93 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 95 square metres. There is a roof terrace, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €45.
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, but it does not directly describe the insulation or construction. The agent does mention that the home has roof insulation and double glazing. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on usage and energy prices.
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1920, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. In this postcode area, 94% of properties were built before 1970, and 6% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
The noise levels from road traffic are 44 dB Lden, from rail traffic 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 40 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 or 2023. None of these exceed the legal noise norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is about 345 metres away, another Albert Heijn at 463 metres, and a Jumbo at 578 metres. These are all within a five to ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
For primary education, Koorschool Utrecht is about 259 metres away and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is 287 metres away. For secondary education, School aan de Singel offers both vbo/mavo and vwo/havo programmes, located about 356 and 357 metres away respectively.
The nearest bus stops are Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat (line 1) at 308 metres, Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug (lines 5, 55, N20) at 428 metres, and Utrecht, Adelaarstraat (line 1) at 453 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79 out of 10, 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 describes it as a "Village in the City". However, a third review is critical, mentioning noise, litter and a lack of cohesion. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
The average price per square metre for homes currently for sale in the Vogelenbuurt is €7,112. This apartment is listed at €6,579 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 95 square metres, which is below the neighbourhood average. However, this comparison is based on current listings and may not reflect actual sale prices.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,412 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,112 | – |
| Rent price | €1,400 p/m | €1,400 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 | €611,017 | €539,433 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,844 | – |
| Rent price | €1,917 p/m | €1,902 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Kievitdwarsstraat 15A, Utrecht
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