Livingstonelaan 1042
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA practical apartment in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Livingstonelaan 1042 sits in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht where the streets are busy and the shops are close by. This is a very strongly urban area, with a high density of addresses and plenty going on around you. The apartment is on the second floor of a building from 1969, and it comes with an energy label C. At €325,000, the asking price sits 24% below the average asking price of €426,615 for apartments in Utrecht, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the home
The flat offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 108 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 100 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. It is sold as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €364.59. The total volume comes to 335 m³.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood with good accessibility, many shops and a green feel, though they mention rubbish as a downside. Another says it is practical but has little cohesion, noting that it feels safe during the day but that walking the streets at night is difficult, and that police chases are often seen near shopping centre Nova. The area is home to around 9,095 people, and about half of households are single-person. For more context, you can read about the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Primary school KBS Het Schateiland is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice, Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Marco Polo, is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the tram and bus stop at Vasco da Gamalaan is just around the corner, with lines 10, 20 and 21, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is about two kilometres off. The wider area is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources and gives indications for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the building dates from 1969 and sits on clay soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is elevated, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Beumer Utrecht, and it is listed through two channels, including Funda.
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About Livingstonelaan 1042, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 is 24% below the average asking price of €426,615 for homes currently for sale in Kanaleneiland-Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €359,000, and prices range from €250,000 to €825,000. The average price per square metre in the area is €4,201, while this home is listed at €3,009 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building. The agent lists the living area at 108 m², while the BAG registration records 100 m². There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and district heating. The total volume is 335 m³.
Is there a homeowners' association fee for this property?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €364.59. The property is sold as full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, though the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
What do residents say about living in Kanaleneiland-Zuid?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23. One resident calls it a cosy neighbourhood with good accessibility, many shops and a green feel, though they mention rubbish as a downside. Another says it is practical but has little cohesion, noting that it feels safe during the day but that walking the streets at night is difficult, and that police chases are often seen near shopping centre Nova.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is measured at 31 dB Lden, which is below the standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The building was constructed in 1969 on clay soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks at this location?
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding risk is low, while current flood risk is elevated and the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
A Lidl is about 360 metres away, making it the nearest supermarket. An Albert Heijn is roughly a kilometre off, and a Jumbo is just over a kilometre away. There are 63 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are near Livingstonelaan 1042?
Primary school KBS Het Schateiland is about 160 metres away, and Al Hambra primary school is roughly 200 metres off. For secondary education, Globe College Utrecht vmbo is about 500 metres away. There are 115 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary and special education.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The tram and bus stop at Vasco da Gamalaan is about 220 metres away, with lines 10, 20 and 21. The bus stop at Aziëlaan is roughly 370 metres off with line 7, and Europaplein-Oost is about 370 metres away with lines 1, 10 and 34. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about 1.9 kilometres away.
What healthcare facilities are nearby?
The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Marco Polo, is about 550 metres away. The closest GP practice is Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, Huisartsenpraktijk Danhof, roughly 1.1 kilometres off. The nearest hospital, Diakonessenhuis, is about 2.9 kilometres away.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The apartment has an energy label C. This means the home is neither the most nor the least efficient on the scale, and you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, which are separate features noted by the agent.
