Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, Utrecht
This apartment on Madridstraat 53 sits in Leidsche Rijn-Centrum, a lively part of Utrecht where everything feels close at hand. The home was built in 2021 and carries an A+++ energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €595,000, the price is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €737,875. That puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Utrecht.
This portiekflat apartment is on the third living floor of a five-storey building. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 82 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The home has a balcony and comes with an indoor garage and a parking space. It is fully owned, heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout, and has triple glazing. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area with a free view. The homeowners' association fee is €189 per month.
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.67, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn." Another adds: "Heerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht." A third resident notes the neighbourhood has changed over the past three years. The area is home to about 3,865 people, and most households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, see the Leidsche Rijn-Centrum neighbourhood.
Daily life here is convenient. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Eben-Haëzerschool and KBS Onder De Bogen, are on your doorstep. The nearest GP, Julius Gezondheidscentra, is a five-minute walk, and the FLeiR Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops at Utrecht, Berlijnplein and Utrecht, Centrumboulevard are on your doorstep, with lines 10, 48, 28 and N1. Utrecht Leidsche Rijn station is a five-minute walk, and the Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Utrecht.
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 58 dB Lden, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Covers Wonen Makelaars & Taxateurs and Covers Wonen Makelaars & Taxateurs on Funda.
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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.
About Madridstraat 53, Utrecht
The asking price is €595,000. That is 19% below the average asking price in the Leidsche Rijn-Centrum neighbourhood, which is €737,875. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,901, while this home is listed at €7,256 per square metre based on the agent's listing.
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 82 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. It is located on the third living floor of a five-storey building and has a balcony.
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2021. According to the agent, the property has triple glazing and is heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
Yes, the apartment comes with an indoor garage and a parking space, according to the agent. The home also has a balcony. The property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. The homeowners' association fee is €189 per month.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is not part of the available data for this home. Without it, there is no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value.
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 47 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden and industry noise is 46 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
The foundation risk indication is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation are available.
The current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not a property-specific assessment.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 466 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. A SPAR express is about 733 metres away, and a Lidl is about 1,152 metres away. There are 71 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Eben-Haëzerschool and KBS Onder De Bogen, both about 152 metres away. For secondary education, Academie Tien is about 257 metres away and Leidsche Rijn College is about 502 metres away. There are 137 schools within five kilometres.
Bus stops are very close: Utrecht, Berlijnplein is about 175 metres away with lines 10 and 48, and Utrecht, Centrumboulevard is about 176 metres away with lines 28 and N1. Utrecht Station Leidsche Rijn is about 406 metres away with multiple lines. The nearest train station, Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, is about 514 metres away.
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.67, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the mixed neighbourhood where people look out for each other and all amenities are close by. Another mentions the quiet, green surroundings within 20 minutes of Utrecht's centre. A third resident notes the neighbourhood has declined in recent years.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A wonderful environment to live in. Everything is within walking distance: shops, station, parks. Beautiful cycle paths and very good public transport. Little nuisance. City feel, yet a quiet environment. Primary school across the street and 3 secondary schools less than 10 minutes away by bike. I am privileged to live here, in a new-build apartment.
Auto-translated to English by AII organise many activities for the neighbours such as a neighbourhood market, bingo evening and kickboxing clinic
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| Sale price | €737,875 | €717,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,901 | – |
| Rent price | €1,901 p/m | €1,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is going downhill because there are people who don't integrate, throw rubbish down. I've lived here for 12 years, always with great pleasure, but the last 3 years it's been going downhill, a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIParkwijk zuid is a nice little post-war neighbourhood near everything in Utrecht. But there are a few downsides.
Auto-translated to English by AIA wonderful environment to live in. Everything is within walking distance: shops, station, parks. Beautiful cycle paths and very good public transport. Little nuisance. City feel, yet a quiet environment. Primary school across the street and 3 secondary schools less than 10 minutes away by bike. I am privileged to live here, in a new-build apartment.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in this neighbourhood for 18 years. I feel safe. I can have a chat with the neighbours. You can play outside safely. There's also plenty of space to play outside. Many different people live here, which makes the neighbourhood cosier and livelier. The city is nearby. And in and around the neighbourhood itself there are many amenities. They are all easily accessible, whether by car, bike, public transport or on foot. And there are many different types of houses in my neighbourhood so there is something for everyone. There are many schools in the area. Secondary and primary. Not all schools are equally good, but there are plenty of options. The neighbourhood is generally quite clean, there isn't a lot of litter. However, you have to watch out for dog poo, which isn't always pleasant. One point for improvement I could mention is that apart from gardens, there is little greenery/nature. I find that a shame.
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Auto-translated to English by AII organise many activities for the neighbours such as a neighbourhood market, bingo evening and kickboxing clinic
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| Sale price | €772,198 | €673,337 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,289 | – |
| Rent price | €1,903 p/m | €1,867 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
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| Sale price | €609,105 | €536,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,009 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,907 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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