Vechtzoom-zuid, Utrecht
This apartment on the Pernambucodreef sits in Vechtzoom-zuid, a quiet residential area in the Utrecht district of Overvecht. The home is on the second floor and looks out over a park, with a peaceful road nearby. At €350,000, it is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, which makes it an interesting option for buyers looking at apartments in Utrecht. The asking price is in line with the market, given the average price per square metre here.
Built in 1971, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 86 square metres. The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and is heated by district heating. It comes with a balcony, and the ownership is perpetual leasehold, which has been bought off. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €300.81.
Residents of the Overvecht district give their living environment an average score of 7.17, based on sixteen reviews. One resident says: "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." Another resident is less positive: "Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night." The neighbourhood has about 5,300 inhabitants, and a fifth of them are under fifteen. For more details, have a look at the Vechtzoom-zuid neighbourhood.
A Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, and a Dirk is just around the corner. For primary education, KBS Marcus is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Neckar, and the BENU Apotheek Carnegiedreef is a five-minute walk. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Amazonedreef, just around the corner, and Utrecht Overvecht train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the facilities you might need, as you can see on the page about the municipality of Utrecht. According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is the current flood risk, but 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 two channels, both through Walton Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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 Pernambucodreef 10, Utrecht
The asking price is €350,000. This makes it the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in Vechtzoom-zuid, where the average asking price is €401,667 and the median is €382,500. The price per square metre is €4,070, based on the agent's listed living area of 86 square metres.
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second floor and has a balcony. The living area is 88 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 86 square metres.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient, so you can expect lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and is heated by district heating.
The apartment is on municipal leasehold, but the ground rent has been bought off in perpetuity. This means there is no ongoing ground rent to pay. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €300.81.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
The current flood risk is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is also medium. By 2050, the flood risk is expected to be low. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
A Lidl supermarket is just 100 metres away, so you can do your grocery shopping on your doorstep. A Dirk is 553 metres away, and a Jumbo is 834 metres away. There are also other options within a short distance.
KBS Marcus, a primary school, is 211 metres away. There are also several special education schools nearby, including LUX SO at 144 metres and Auris Fortaal at 212 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.8 kilometres away.
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Amazonedreef, just 197 metres away. There are also stops at Bogotadreef and Orinocodreef, all on the same line. The nearest train station is Utrecht Overvecht, about 1.96 kilometres away.
Vechtzoom-zuid is a residential area in the Overvecht district of Utrecht. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.17 out of 10, based on sixteen reviews. Some residents appreciate the community spirit, while others mention issues with cleanliness and noise.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
The neighbourhood here is cosy but sometimes also unsafe because of the dealers at night, but they don't do anything if you walk by.
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| Sale price | €401,667 | €382,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,144 | – |
| Rent price | €2,376 p/m | €2,895 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 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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| Sale price | €371,209 | €349,310 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,181 | – |
| Rent price | €1,680 p/m | €1,753 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 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 | €591,939 | €537,315 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,532 | – |
| Rent price | €1,929 p/m | €1,904 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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