Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kretadreef 156 sits in the Overvecht district of Utrecht, a neighbourhood that has a mixed reputation but plenty of everyday convenience. With an energy label A, it is efficient to heat, which is a real plus for a home from 1965. The asking price of €349,000 is in line with the local market, where the average apartment sells for around €341,000. For context, this is one of the apartments in Utrecht currently available.
The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood is a densely populated area with a high address density of over 4,400 per km². It is a mix of young adults and families, with many single-person households. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One says: "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." Another notes: "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. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance."
For daily shopping, you have a Hoogvliet just around the corner, a Lidl and an AH XL a couple of streets away, and a Dirk within a five-minute walk. For school runs, primary school Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Ithaka and Pouwer College are also within walking distance. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, with a park or garden just around the corner. The area falls under the municipality of Utrecht, which manages local amenities and public spaces.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Scherpenzeel Makelaars.
Details of this home
Kretadreef 156, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
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.
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About Kretadreef 156, Utrecht
The asking price of €349,000 is very close to the average sale price in the neighbourhood, which was €349,702 for recently sold homes. The median price is €327,500, so this apartment is priced slightly above the middle of the market. Given its energy label A and 75 m² floor area, it is in line with what similar apartments go for.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, so this is a good score.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well-connected by bus, with a 10-minute ride to the city centre.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions issues with noise, speeding cars, and loitering youths, while another says it is quieter than its reputation, with many families and elderly people. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 435, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. Hoogvliet is 350 m away, Lidl 400 m, and AH XL 405 m. Dirk is 557 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Primary school Joannes XXIII is 509 m away, and secondary schools like Ithaka and Pouwer College are within 554 m. There is also a special primary school, SBO St. Maarten, at 557 m. So school runs are easy on foot.
Currently, there are 20 homes for sale in the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood. The average time on the market for sold homes is 42 days, which is fairly quick, indicating a active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
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