Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kwartelstraat sits in the heart of the Vogelenbuurt, a neighbourhood that buzzes with energy. At 56 m² it is compact, but the high ceilings and period details give it character. The asking price of €824,500 is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €600,636, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area, 39% less than the typical 92 m² in the area. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, this one is on the high side for its size.
The Vogelenbuurt is one of Utrecht's most central neighbourhoods, with a very high address density of 6,533 per km². It is a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and 57% of homes are owner-occupied. Most of the housing stock dates from before 1945 (96%), so you get classic architecture. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a lively, urban environment. The Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood is known for its mix of students, young professionals and families.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Primary school De Koekoek is on your doorstep, and there are several other primaries within a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools are about a kilometre away. A GP is also just around the corner. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which means all city amenities are close by.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Molenbeek and Molenbeek Makelaars Utrecht. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Kwartelstraat 18A, Utrecht
Data from Vogelenbuurt
Data from Vogelenbuurt
67 within 5 km
129 within 5 km
About Kwartelstraat 18A, Utrecht
The asking price is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €600,636, but the apartment is also 39% smaller than the typical 92 m² in the Vogelenbuurt. The price per square metre works out at about €14,723, which is high compared to the neighbourhood average of €6,872 per m². So the price is on the high side, partly because of the central location and the compact size.
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient ratings. This means the home will have higher heating costs compared to a more modern property. The majority of homes in the Vogelenbuurt (37.5%) have a label D or lower, so an F label is not unusual for a pre-war apartment. You can expect to spend more on energy bills.
The floor area is 56 m², which is compact. The neighbourhood average for homes for sale is 92 m², so this is 39% smaller.
The Vogelenbuurt is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of people and amenities. It has a young population, with many one-person households. The area is central, with shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance. The train station is 2 km away, so you can reach the city centre quickly by bike or bus.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 390 metres away, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is at 415 metres, and a Jumbo is at 524 metres. So daily groceries are within a five-minute walk.
Yes, primary school De Koekoek is 250 metres away, and Koorschool Utrecht is 332 metres. For secondary education, School aan de Singel is about 420 metres away. So families with children have several options within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is a 20-25 minute walk or a short bike ride. The city centre is easily reachable by bike.
At the time of writing, there are 22 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €600,636. The median price is €580,000, and prices range from €395,000 to €850,000. So this apartment is at the top end of the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt