Laan van Soestbergen 5BS
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA 1925 apartment in Utrecht's Watervogelbuurt
This apartment on Laan van Soestbergen sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a residential pocket of Utrecht Oost where the streets feel calm and settled. The building dates from 1925, so it carries the character of its era. The asking price of €500,000 is in line with the market, based on the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the home is one of 19 apartments currently for sale in the area, and the average asking price across the neighbourhood is €499,737. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Utrecht].
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you will not find details about insulation or heating installations here. What is known: the apartment has a living area of 88 m² according to the BAG registration, and the asking price works out to €5,682 per m² on that basis. The year of construction, 1925, is a fact of the building's history, nothing more.
Watervogelbuurt life
Residents across the district give their living environment an average score of 7.73, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet residential area within walking distance of the city, with a mix of families, couples and singles that creates a convivial atmosphere. Another resident notes the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an engaged community, and is well maintained, with good relations between neighbours. A third review is more measured, mentioning that cleanliness, parking and safety could all be better. The district is home to about 2,260 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, see [the Watervogelbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Coop is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bosboomstraat, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk is a couple of streets away. Public transport is close: bus stop Sterrenwijk is on your doorstep with lines 9, 29 and 341, and tram stop Station Vaartsche Rijn is just around the corner with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Utrecht manages the wider area, and you can read more about [the municipality of Utrecht].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in this listing, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden, not above the standard, based on 2023 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the building dates from before 1970 and 88% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, current flood risk as medium, and flood risk for 2050 as low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via OVERDUYN MAKELAARS.
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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 Laan van Soestbergen 5BS, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €500,000. This is in line with the market, based on the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,737. The price per square metre is €5,682, based on the BAG living area of 88 m². For comparison, the average asking price per m² across the neighbourhood is €6,645.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. The living area is 88 m² according to the BAG registration. The building dates from 1925. No further layout details are provided in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in this listing. The municipal valuation is therefore not available for comparison with the asking price. The asking price of €500,000 stands on its own, without a reference to the official valuation.
What are the risk indications for this address?
These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden, not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is medium, and flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Coop is 384 metres away, just around the corner. Jumbo is 442 metres away, a couple of streets further. Albert Heijn is 603 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Lidl is 680 metres away, and PLUS is 753 metres away. In total, there are 62 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is 510 metres away. The Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 546 metres away. KBS Stepping Stones, another primary school, is 696 metres away. The Kromme Rijn College, a special secondary school, is 439 metres away. In total, 122 schools are within five kilometres.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus stop Sterrenwijk is 192 metres away, with lines 9, 29 and 341. Tram and bus stop Station Vaartsche Rijn is 340 metres away, with lines 8, 9, 20, 21, 29, 47, N4 and 341. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 320 metres away. Bus stop Tolsteegbrug is 431 metres away with line 2.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents across the district give their living environment an average score of 7.73, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes a quiet residential area within walking distance of the city, with a mix of households creating a convivial atmosphere. Another notes the neighbourhood is considered safe and well maintained. A third mentions cleanliness, parking and safety could be better.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate. No further property details such as room counts or installations are provided in the listing.
