Korfoedreef 155
Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA practical apartment in Overvecht
This apartment on Korfoedreef sits in Overvecht, a neighbourhood that's more than its reputation. With 83 m² of living space and a B energy label, it's a solid home for someone who wants a good base in Utrecht without the centre's price tag. At €349,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average of €344,806, making it a fair deal for a home of this size. For context, apartments in Utrecht typically sell for around €3,991 per m².
The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood
The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood has a mixed reputation, but residents point out its upsides. One resident says: "Well-connected, green environment. This neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter." Another calls it "Terrible" and mentions dirt, noise, and safety concerns. Based on two reviews, it's a place with clear pros and cons. The area is densely populated (address density 4,444), and most homes are apartments (98% of the housing stock).
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is on your doorstep, an AH XL just around the corner, and a Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For schools, the primary school Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Pouwer College are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, with a park or public garden just around the corner. The municipality of Utrecht offers good connections, with the city centre a short bus ride away.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Korfoedreef 155, Utrecht
Is €349,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €349,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €344,806 and the median of €327,500. With 83 m², that works out to about €4,205 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,991 per m². Given the B energy label and the size, the price seems in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 30.8% of homes have label A and 23.1% have A+, so this home is above average in efficiency.
How safe is the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood?
Residents have mixed views. One says the area has a reputation as unsafe but finds it not too bad, with many families and elderly people making it quieter. Another mentions dirt, noise, and loitering youths. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 435, but without context it's hard to compare. It's best to visit and see for yourself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Lidl at 431 m, AH XL at 476 m, and Hoogvliet at 520 m. For schools, primary school Joannes XXIII is 304 m away, and secondary schools like Pouwer College are 403 m away. A park is just 300 m from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Residents mention that the neighbourhood is well-connected by bus, with the city centre reachable in about 10 minutes by bus.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has 3,990 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households (1,845 out of 2,695 households). The average household size is 1.5. There are 290 households with children and 560 without. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years (1,755 residents), followed by 15 to 25 years (855).
Experiences from Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance. Additionally, this neighbourhood is well-connected: you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes by bus, and you can quickly get onto the motorway by car. This neighbourhood also has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc. So this neighbourhood has many positive aspects. But, of course, there are also some negative aspects, such as cars driving too fast, which sometimes creates very dangerous situations, and the number of loitering youths who are often outside until late in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €344,806 | €327,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,991 | – |
| Rent price | €1,430 p/m | €1,435 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
Experiences from Overvecht
How residents experience their district
Things could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIOvervecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AII was a victim of a robbery at bus stops early in the morning, then I had to have two operations
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, close to a city park where there is regularly something to do for children and adults.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born and raised here, a lot has changed over the years but it remains a nice and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and see my neighbourhood deteriorating day by day, such a shame and sad. The area is also really split into multiple parts, unfortunately.
Auto-translated to English by AINice contact with the neighbours, shops nearby, plenty of greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Overvecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,722 | €350,836 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,187 | – |
| Rent price | €1,474 p/m | €1,442 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
Leuke 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 AIThings could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Utrecht
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,816 | €547,649 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,907 p/m | €1,884 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Korfoedreef 155, Utrecht
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