Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rhodosdreef sits in Overvecht, a neighbourhood that's more than its reputation. At €350,000 for 83 m², the price is in line with the market, the average in the area is around €341,000. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, it's a fairly standard offering for the city.
Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident calls it "Terrible," mentioning dirt, noise, and safety concerns. Another says it's "Well-connected, green environment," noting the shopping centre within walking distance, good bus links, and plenty of greenery. The neighbourhood has many families and elderly people, which keeps things quiet. CBS data shows a high proportion of single-person households and a young population. For more context, see the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl is just around the corner, an AH XL a couple of streets away, and a Hoogvliet a five-minute walk. For schools, Pouwer College and Ithaka are within a couple of streets away, and basisschool Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk. The area is very urban, with high address density, so everything you need is close by. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Wij Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, and Funda.
Details of this home
Rhodosdreef 152, 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 Rhodosdreef 152, Utrecht
The asking price of €350,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €341,444 and the median of €327,500. Given the 83 m² floor area, the price per m² is about €4,217, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,943 per m². So it's in line with the market, not particularly keen or high.
Energy label D is the official registration for this home. It means the home is not among the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 19% of homes have a label D or lower, while 50% have A or better. The label itself doesn't tell you exactly what needs improvement.
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions safety concerns due to loitering youths and fast cars, while another says it's not as bad as its reputation 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 compare.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Residents mention that by bus you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Lidl is 309 m away, AH XL is 362 m, and Hoogvliet is 442 m. There's also a Jumbo and Aldi about 800 m away. The shopping centre has all necessary shops, according to a resident.
There are several schools nearby. Pouwer College and Ithaka (secondary education) are 279 m away, basisschool Joannes XXIII is 427 m away, and SBO St. Maarten (special primary) is 343 m away. The neighbourhood has a mix of primary and secondary schools within a short walk.
One resident highlights that the neighbourhood has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, and playgrounds. The distance to a park or public garden is 0.3 km, so green space is just around the corner.
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