Ridderplantsoen 20-1
Nieuw Hoograven-Noord, Utrecht
AreaA third-floor flat in Utrecht's green south
Ridderplantsoen 20-1 is a 1956 apartment on the second floor of a small block in Nieuw Hoograven-Noord, a residential pocket of Utrecht's Zuid district. The streets here are quiet, with a park or green space just a short stroll away, and the vibe is friendly rather than formal. The asking price of €375,000 sits on the high side when you compare it with the average of €429,000 for the two apartments currently on the market in the neighbourhood, though that average is based on just two listings. For context, [apartments in Utrecht] sell for an average of €5,940 per square metre, while this one is listed at €5,682 per square metre.
A compact, well-kept home
The flat spans one floor and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and a single bathroom, with a total living area of 65 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 66 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home comes with wall insulation and a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €200. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so you can expect reasonable energy costs.
Life in Nieuw Hoograven-Noord
Nieuw Hoograven-Noord is a compact neighbourhood of around 2,275 residents, and the homes here are mostly apartments, with only 18 percent being single-family houses. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on 20 reviews. One resident describes the area as "social, child-friendly and green," noting that "there is little traffic on the streets" and that "many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities." Another says it is a "nice neighbourhood, everything within reach. Everyone friendly." The neighbourhood has a strong urban character, with an address density of 4,312 per square kilometre, and it is home to a mix of ages, from young children to older residents. [The Nieuw Hoograven-Noord neighbourhood] is a place where people seem to know each other, and the green spaces help create that sense of community.
Daily life and getting around
For your daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl also within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Blauwe Aventurijn on your doorstep and KBS St. Jan de Doper a couple of streets away. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy, Apotheek Nieuw Plettenburgh, is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Slotlaan and Brennerbrug are both within a five-minute walk, served by lines 8 and N4, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk away. [The municipality of Utrecht] offers a wide range of amenities, with a hospital, Diakonessenhuis, about a ten-minute walk from the home. The address-level risk data, based on public sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, indicates a medium foundation risk for the area, with the note that the home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and from rail traffic it is 36 dB Lden, also within the norm. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated, though this drops to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V. and their listing on Funda. The agent is Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V.
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About Ridderplantsoen 20-1, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €375,000. This is on the high side compared with the average of €429,000 for the two apartments currently on the market in Nieuw Hoograven-Noord, though that average is based on just two listings. The price per square metre is €5,682, based on the agent's listed floor area of 66 square metres.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 65 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 66 square metres. There is also a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so you can expect reasonable energy costs. The home also has wall insulation and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a fact about the home's efficiency, not a statement about its structural condition.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not always included in listings. If you want to know the WOZ value, you would need to check with the municipality.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The address-level risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for the area, based on public sources like KCAF. The note explains that the home was built in 1956 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and from rail traffic it is 36 dB Lden, also within the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl also within a five-minute walk. There is also a Hoogvliet about a ten-minute walk away. For daily groceries, you have several options within easy reach of the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Blauwe Aventurijn, a primary school, is on your doorstep, and KBS St. Jan de Doper is a couple of streets away. There is also Openbare Basisschool De Hoge Raven within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.9 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Slotlaan and Brennerbrug are both within a five-minute walk, served by lines 8 and N4. There is also a stop at Rijnhuizenlaan with line 47. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about a ten-minute walk away, offering rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Nieuw Hoograven-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with around 2,275 residents, and most homes are apartments. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.67 out of 10, based on 20 reviews. One resident describes it as "social, child-friendly and green," with little traffic and shared green spaces.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €200. This is stated in the listing, and it covers the costs of the shared parts of the building. The exact services covered by this fee are not detailed in the listing.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is elevated, according to the address-level risk data, though this drops to low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
