Rooseveltlaan 700
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA waterside apartment in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
This apartment on Rooseveltlaan 700 sits in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home is set along the water and a quiet road, with an open feel. At €335,000, the asking price is 18% below the average asking price of €406,837 for apartments in Utrecht, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
The home itself
Built in 1962, this three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 69 m², while the BAG registration records 85 m². It comes with a balcony, double glazing, and district heating. The property is in full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €201 per month. The energy label is B.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood, good accessibility, many shops, nice and green, only rubbish." Another notes: "It's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good." The neighbourhood counts about 9,000 inhabitants, and 52% of households are single-person. For more context, see the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Lidl is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools De Kaleidoskoop and De Olijfboom are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, and the pharmacy Apotheek Marco Polo is just around the corner. Bus line 7 stops at Columbuslaan/Afrikalaan on your doorstep. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €412,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 19% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €234,000 to €412,000. As for address risks, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden and from rail traffic 12 dB Lden, both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is elevated, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V. through multiple channels.
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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.
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About Rooseveltlaan 700, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €335,000 is 19% below the WOZ value of €412,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but that does not automatically make it a bargain.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 69 m², while the BAG registration records 85 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on the second floor. The volume is 226 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions double glazing and district heating. However, the label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties built before 1970. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this property?
According to area-level climate data, the current flood risk is elevated, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are indications for the area, not a guarantee for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The Lidl is about 486 metres away, the Albert Heijn about 605 metres, and the Jumbo about 641 metres. There is also an AH to go at 422 metres. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools nearby. Primary schools include De Kaleidoskoop at 278 metres and De Olijfboom at 285 metres. For secondary education, there is Sint Gregorius College locatie TOPhavo at 274 metres and Globe College Utrecht vmbo at 310 metres. So both primary and secondary options are close.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Columbuslaan/Afrikalaan, about 160 metres away, served by bus line 7. There are also stops at Marco Pololaan and Bontekoelaan, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 2.3 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Kanaleneiland-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a cosy neighbourhood with good accessibility and many shops, but mentions rubbish. Another says it is safe during the day but not at night, and mentions police chases near shopping centre Nova. So opinions vary.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased significantly over the past five years. In 2020, it was €234,000, and by 2025 it had risen to €412,000. That is an increase of 76% over the period. This shows a strong upward trend in the official valuation of this property.
Experiences from Kanaleneiland-Zuid
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood accessibility, many shops, nice and green Only rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €406,837 | €359,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,218 | – |
| Rent price | €1,763 p/m | €1,948 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zuidwest
How residents experience their district
The houses are going to the immigrant community and status holders AZC. Neighbourhood is getting dirtier, stinks, neighbourhood no longer has neighbour contacts, everyone just does their own thing.
Auto-translated to English by AIGoing well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive
Auto-translated to English by AIDon't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AISuch a beautiful neighbourhood and it keeps getting more beautiful, especially with the improvements to the Jutfaseweg.
Auto-translated to English by AIA pleasant, easily accessible neighbourhood with many amenities, close to the centre. Great!
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the moment the neighbourhood is not very safe. Drugs are traded on the car park, laughing gas is also used, cartridges lie on the car park. Then the rubbish bins... are emptied poorly, everyone dumps bulky waste next to them... So yes, the neighbourhood is going downhill fast! Enforcement is hard to find, as is the police.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a good neighbourhood to live in with a large shopping centre a 5-minute walk away, two smaller ones on either side of the large shopping centre, and then the city centre is 5-6 minutes away by tram. There is a secondary school (Unic), a public primary school (Anne Frank School) and an international primary school in the area. There is also a sports club nearby where children can join for tennis, hockey, football, gymnastics, baseball, etc. There are bus stops everywhere and a tram runs through the neighbourhood, making it easily accessible. There are plenty of playgrounds, although they could do with a bit of sprucing up. It's a fairly quiet neighbourhood and I've never really had any trouble with people. There is little to no unrest in the area and there is also a police station close by. The streets can be dirty now and then, but there are always people from the neighbourhood who voluntarily keep them clean themselves. Sometimes the rubbish can sit by the bins a bit too long. There is greenery everywhere and there is a park nearby where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the evening. The only thing missing is a clear sense of community in the neighbourhood, but they are trying to create more togetherness with the neighbourhood drinks that are held, the community centre and the regular meetings.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €536,367 | €463,340 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,689 | – |
| Rent price | €1,752 p/m | €1,769 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
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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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €594,392 | €545,276 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,538 | – |
| Rent price | €1,906 p/m | €1,879 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Rooseveltlaan 700, Utrecht
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