Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis third-floor apartment on Rhodosdreef sits in the Overvecht district, a part of Utrecht that's greener and more spacious than you might expect. With 83 m² of living space and a C energy label, it's a practical home for someone who wants a solid base without the premium of the city centre. At €335,000, the asking price is in line with the market, similar apartments in Utrecht average around €3,943 per m², and this one works out at roughly €4,036 per m², so it's priced fairly.
The neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving has a mixed reputation, but the two residents who reviewed it give an average score of 6.69. One calls it "Terrible" and 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." The other is more positive: "Well-connected, green environment. 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 densely populated with 4,444 addresses per km², and most homes are flats, only 2% are single-family houses.
For daily shopping, you've got a Lidl just around the corner, an AH XL a couple of streets away, and a Hoogvliet within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Pouwer College (secondary) and Ithaka (international transition classes) are both on your doorstep, and primary school Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht has plenty of parks and green spaces, the nearest park is just a couple of streets away, and the shopping centre with all essentials is within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Domstad Makelaars B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Rhodosdreef 248, 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 248, Utrecht
Yes, it's in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,943, and this apartment works out at about €4,036 per m². The median price for similar homes is €327,500, so €335,000 is reasonable for 83 m² with a C label.
Opinions are mixed. One resident describes it as dirty and noisy with safety concerns, while another highlights the greenery, good connections, and family-friendly atmosphere. The area has many flats and a high population density. It's well-connected by bus to the city centre and by car to the motorway.
The city centre is about 10 minutes away by bus, according to residents. By car, you can quickly get onto the motorway. The nearest train station is 2.3 km away.
Lidl is 309 m away, AH XL is 362 m, and Hoogvliet is 442 m. Schools within walking distance include Pouwer College (secondary, 279 m), Ithaka (secondary, 279 m), and primary school Joannes XXIII (427 m).
The energy label is C, which is average for a home from 1966. It means the home has reasonable insulation but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A or better, while 18.8% have D or lower.
There are currently 20 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €600,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 42 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
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