Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Laan van Soestbergen sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a quiet pocket of Utrecht Oost. At 88 m² and €519,000, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, partly because it's a bit larger than the typical 76 m². For context, apartments in Utrecht in this price bracket are often newer, so this one stands out for its age and character.
The Watervogelbuurt is a small, leafy neighbourhood with about 2,300 residents. It's a mix of pre-war houses and low-rise flats, with many single-person households (945) and a youngish feel, over a thousand residents are between 25 and 45. Two residents reviewed the area: one calls it "a good neighbourhood" but notes room for improvement on cleanliness and parking. Another, who moved in 15 years ago, describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion", shops, restaurants, the Krommerijn river and a small park are all within walking distance, and they feel safe. The neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt has a strong sense of green space, but social ties are looser.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Primary school children can walk to Agatha Snellenschool in about five minutes; secondary pupils have the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium a ten-minute walk away. The little park and the Krommerijn are on your doorstep for a stroll or a jog. The municipality Utrecht offers all the city's amenities, but here you're in a calm, green enclave.
At the time of writing the home is listed via BURGERSDIJK MAKELAARS and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Laan van Soestbergen 25BS, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
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?
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About Laan van Soestbergen 25BS, Utrecht
The asking price of €519,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €496,500 and the median of €450,000. However, this apartment is larger (88 m²) than the typical 76 m² in the area, and the average price per m² here is €6,758. Given that similar homes in the Watervogelbuurt sold for an average of €525,515 last year, the price is in line with recent sales.
This apartment has energy label D, which means moderate efficiency, heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. In the Watervogelbuurt, 34.6% of homes have label A, 19.2% label B, and 23.1% label C, so only 23.1% are D or lower. Most of the current sales in the neighbourhood have better labels, so this is a point to consider.
The nearest train station is 0.4 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes commuting by rail very convenient from this address.
Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood is described as 'good' but with room for improvement on cleanliness and parking. One long-term resident notes that social cohesion is low, neighbours mostly keep to themselves, exchanging only Christmas cards. The area is popular with singles and young families, and the lower part of the housing stock is older, with apartments above.
Primary schools within walking distance include Agatha Snellenschool (560 m) and KBS Gertrudis (716 m). For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 627 m away, and there is also the Kromme Rijn College for special secondary education at 495 m.
The Watervogelbuurt is a green neighbourhood. A park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, and the Krommerijn river flows past, popular with joggers and pleasure boats. Amelisweerd forest is also within easy reach for longer walks.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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