Lombok-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1918 apartment on Riouwstraat sits in the lively Lombok-Oost neighbourhood of Utrecht. With 50 m² and an F energy label, it's a modest home that needs some attention on heating costs. At €350,000, the price is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €439,389, making it a keen entry point into this popular area. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Lombok-Oost is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel (over 4,800 addresses per km²). The population is young, half are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about cafes and restaurants than playgrounds. The neighbourhood Lombok-Oost has a mix of pre-war housing, with 80% built before 1945. No resident reviews are available for this street, so the picture comes from CBS data.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with MCD and Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Kindercampus Molenpark, is a five-minute walk, and the Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is within easy reach for secondary education. A park or public garden is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality Utrecht offers extensive amenities across the city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Pauw Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Riouwstraat 19A, Utrecht
Data from Lombok-Oost
Data from Lombok-Oost
68 within 5 km
133 within 5 km
About Riouwstraat 19A, Utrecht
The asking price of €350,000 is 20% below the average neighbourhood price of €439,389, and also below the median of €472,000. However, the flat is smaller (50 m²) than the neighbourhood average of 75 m². Given the lower price per m² (€7,000 vs. the neighbourhood average of €6,173), it appears priced for its size.
An F label indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a more modern home. The neighbourhood has 40% of homes with label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war flat. You may want to budget for potential improvements like insulation or double glazing.
Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly, on average within 19 days. This suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, you'll need to move promptly. The 38 homes sold recently indicate steady demand.
Lombok-Oost is ideal for young professionals: half the residents are aged 25-45, and most households are single-person. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, and the city centre is easily accessible. The area is very urban with a high density of addresses.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The closest primary school is Kindercampus Molenpark at 279 m, and the Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht (secondary) is 496 m away. Other primary schools like De Brug and De Pijlstaart are also within a ten-minute walk.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Lombok-Oost