Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
This apartment on Naxosdreef in Overvecht offers a solid 91 m² of living space, built in 1967. 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 €335,000, the price is in line with the neighbourhood average for apartments, and you can compare it with other apartments in Utrecht.
Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One says: "Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great." Another: "This neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter." The area is very urban, with a high address density. Most homes are flats, and about a quarter are owner-occupied. For more context, see the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: Lidl is just around the corner, AH XL is a couple of streets away, and Hoogvliet is a five-minute walk. For primary education, basisschool Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools Pouwer College and Ithaka are also just around the corner. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, with a park or public garden on your doorstep. For broader amenities, the municipality of Utrecht offers everything you need.
At the time of writing the home is listed via De Keizer makelaars Utrecht and De Keizer makelaars Utrecht.
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Details of this home
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 Naxosdreef 175, Utrecht
The asking price of €335,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €327,500 and the average of €344,806 for apartments in Zamenhofdreef en omgeving. Given the 91 m² floor area, the price per m² is about €3,681, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,991 per m². So it appears reasonably priced compared to other homes in the area.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions dirt, noise, and loitering youths, while another says the reputation is worse than reality and notes many families and elderly people. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 435, but without context it's hard to interpret. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, so about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well-connected by bus to the city centre, according to one resident.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Basisschool Joannes XXIII (primary) is about 500 m away. For secondary education, Pouwer College and Ithaka are just around the corner (about 300 m). There is also a special primary school, SBO St. Maarten, within 500 m.
De Keizer makelaars Utrecht has published only the street and price on Funda.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance. Additionally, this neighbourhood is well-connected: you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes by bus, and you can quickly get onto the motorway by car. This neighbourhood also has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc. So this neighbourhood has many positive aspects. But, of course, there are also some negative aspects, such as cars driving too fast, which sometimes creates very dangerous situations, and the number of loitering youths who are often outside until late in the evening.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €344,806 | €327,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,991 | – |
| Rent price | €1,430 p/m | €1,435 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Things could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIOvervecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AII was a victim of a robbery at bus stops early in the morning, then I had to have two operations
Auto-translated to English by AICosy neighbourhood, close to a city park where there is regularly something to do for children and adults.
Auto-translated to English by AII was born and raised here, a lot has changed over the years but it remains a nice and cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and see my neighbourhood deteriorating day by day, such a shame and sad. The area is also really split into multiple parts, unfortunately.
Auto-translated to English by AINice contact with the neighbours, shops nearby, plenty of greenery.
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Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,722 | €350,836 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,187 | – |
| Rent price | €1,474 p/m | €1,442 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIThings could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,816 | €547,649 |
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| Sale per m² | €6,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,907 p/m | €1,884 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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