Krommerijn 14
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA waterside apartment in Utrecht's Watervogelbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on Krommerijn 14 sits along the water in the Watervogelbuurt, a quiet corner of Utrecht's Oost district. The home dates from 1915 and carries an energy label C. With a price of €675,000, the asking price sits 35% above the neighbourhood average of €499,737, which puts it on the high side compared with other apartments in Utrecht.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 93 m², while the BAG registration records 85 m². Outside, there is a garden facing southwest and a balcony. The property is fully owned and comes with insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. It is situated on the ground floor along a quiet road, by the water and close to the centre.
Life in the Watervogelbuurt
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.6, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." Another notes: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district counts about 2,300 inhabitants, many of them single-person households. For a closer look at what this part of town offers, see the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Coop and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Bosboomstraat, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus stops Utrecht Sterrenwijk and Utrecht Tolsteegbrug are both on your doorstep, served by lines 9, 29 and 341, and line 2. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a couple of streets away. All this sits within the municipality of Utrecht. According to public address-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 67 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise is 41 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Atria Makelaardij.
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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 Krommerijn 14, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €675,000 is 35% above the average asking price of €499,737 for homes currently for sale in the Watervogelbuurt. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,645, while this home is listed at €7,258 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 93 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is on the ground floor and includes a garden facing southwest and a balcony. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 67 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, 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 because the building was constructed before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 60% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% 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.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo at 177 metres, followed by a Coop at 322 metres and an Albert Heijn at 336 metres. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Albert Heijn at 732 metres and a Lidl at 875 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Agatha Snellenschool at 249 metres. For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is at 536 metres, and the Kromme Rijn College is at 601 metres. There are also other primary schools nearby, such as KBS Stepping Stones at 681 metres and KBS Gertrudis at 799 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, which is 338 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an active community, and is well maintained. Another notes that it is a good neighbourhood but could improve in terms of cleanliness, parking and safety. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just the immediate neighbourhood.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help with energy efficiency.
Experiences from Watervogelbuurt
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Watervogelbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €499,737 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,645 | – |
| Rent price | €1,786 p/m | €1,786 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Oost
How residents experience their district
The 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 AIIt's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice neighbourhood, because there are many things to do nearby, like going to parks and walking paths. I've seen many nice and different houses in this neighbourhood, for example at friends' places, and it's nice that not every house is the same. It is difficult to buy a house in this area due to the costs, but overall it is a safe and cosy place to live near Utrecht Central.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
Auto-translated to English by AISafe, reasonably quiet
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's nice to live in this neighbourhood because there is a very large student complex. It can be a bit noisy at times and the rubbish is not put away neatly. Furthermore, in spring we have a huge problem with the seagulls that live on our roofs. There are also hardly any facilities in the area in terms of shops. But it is easily accessible and close to the university. Also, it's super cosy to live with so many students and having a lot of nature in the surroundings is a luxury too.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €648,795 | €558,128 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,367 | – |
| Rent price | €2,083 p/m | €2,086 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 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 | €591,939 | €537,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,532 | – |
| Rent price | €1,929 p/m | €1,904 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Krommerijn 14, Utrecht
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