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Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Patmosdreef sits in Overvecht, a neighbourhood that's more than its reputation. With 91 m² of living space and a B energy label, it's a solid, efficient home. The asking price of €350,000 is in line with the local market, where the average apartment sells for around €345,000. For context, apartments in Utrecht tend to be pricier, so this is a relatively accessible option.
Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident 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 counters: "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 shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance." CBS data shows a dense, urban area with many single-person households. The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood is well-connected and green, with small parks and playgrounds.
Daily errands are easy: Lidl is on your doorstep, AH XL just around the corner, and Hoogvliet a couple of streets away. For schools, Pouwer College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary school Joannes XXIII is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a shopping centre within walking distance, and the city centre is a short bus ride away. The municipality of Utrecht offers extensive amenities, including restaurants and a library within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via several channels, including Ans de Wijn Woningen B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Patmosdreef 146, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
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.
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About Patmosdreef 146, Utrecht
The asking price of €350,000 is close to the average sale price in the neighbourhood (€345,946) and the average asking price (€344,806). Given the 91 m² floor area and B energy label, it's priced in line with the local market.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration (EP-Online). Label B is quite efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions issues with dirt, noise, and loitering youths, while another says the reputation is overstated and the area is quiet with many families. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 435, but no further breakdown is available.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance: Lidl at 184 m, AH XL at 212 m, and Hoogvliet at 261 m. Dirk and Jumbo are a bit further.
Secondary schools Pouwer College and Ithaka are about 350 m away. Primary school Joannes XXIII is 573 m away, and SBO St. Maarten (special primary) is 522 m away.
The floor area is 91 m², but the layout is not described.
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