Livingstonelaan 640
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA practical apartment on Livingstonelaan
This apartment on Livingstonelaan in Utrecht is a no-nonsense home in a lively part of the city. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €250,000, the asking price is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €390,995, which is keen given the 45 m² floor area is 49% smaller than the local average of 89 m². For context, see apartments in Utrecht.
The Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood
Kanaleneiland-Zuid is a densely populated area with a mix of cultures. Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One resident says: "Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore." Another notes: "It's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds." A third calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood" with "Good accessibility, many shops, nice and green." The area has many young adults and families, and the urban feel is strong with over 3,000 addresses per km². Learn more about the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, De Olijfboom is a five-minute walk, and KBS Het Schateiland is also close by. Secondary education is a bit further, at about a ten-minute walk to Sint Gregorius College. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station three kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed via several channels, including OVERDUYN MAKELAARS. The agent has not published an energy label, so the home's energy performance is unknown.
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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 Livingstonelaan 640, Utrecht
Is €250,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €250,000 is 36% below the average asking price in Kanaleneiland-Zuid (€390,995). However, the floor area of 45 m² is also 49% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². So the price is in line with the smaller size, making it a keen option for a compact home in Utrecht.
How safe is Kanaleneiland-Zuid?
Residents have mixed views on safety. One says they don't dare go outside in the evenings, while another feels safe during the day but not at night. A third finds it cosy. The neighbourhood recorded 454 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for Utrecht.
What shops are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Lidl at about 500 metres, Albert Heijn at 560 metres, and Jumbo at 580 metres. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
Are there good schools in the area?
Yes, primary schools are close by: De Olijfboom (275 m) and KBS Het Schateiland (373 m). For secondary education, Sint Gregorius College is about 445 m away. The neighbourhood has a good selection of schools within a short walk.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
OVERDUYN MAKELAARS has published only the street and price on Funda.
