Ondiep, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Royaards van den Hamkade sits in Ondiep, a neighbourhood with a mixed character. At 55 m² it is compact, and the asking price of €390,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €532,212, a keen price for a home in Utrecht. Compared to other apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its affordability.
Ondiep is a lively, urban area with a high address density. The population is diverse, with many young adults and families. Based on three reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one calls it "Fine" and says "Just nice and stuff", while another notes "A lot of shouting and division" and mentions tensions between original and new residents, with incidents of vandalism. A third review describes "Poorly maintained public spaces". So the Ondiep neighbourhood has its challenges, but also a strong sense of community.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: P.c. basisschool de Boemerang is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Jules Verne is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a short walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers extensive amenities.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Wij Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Royaards van den Hamkade 49, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Just nice and stuff
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is divided into 2 between the original residents and the new ones, this is clearly noticeable with houses being pelted with eggs and fireworks and the police do nothing.
Auto-translated to English by AIPoorly maintained public spaces
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About Royaards van den Hamkade 49, Utrecht
The asking price of €390,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Ondiep (€532,212). However, the floor area of 55 m² is 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m². Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller pre-war apartment in this part of Utrecht.
The home has energy label D. In Ondiep, 28.6% of homes for sale have a label D or lower, while 46.4% have A or A+. Label D means the property is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. You may want to consider improvements like insulation or double glazing.
Ondiep has a mix of households: about 33% are families with children, and 49% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has a high density of amenities. However, some residents report tensions between different groups and occasional nuisance, so it is worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the street.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk. The high address density (4874 addresses per km²) suggests good public transport coverage.
At 55 m², this apartment is 36% smaller than the average home for sale in Ondiep (86 m²). It is a compact two-room apartment typical of pre-war construction. If you need more space, you may want to look at larger units, but they come at a higher price.
One resident review mentions "Poorly maintained public spaces", while another notes incidents of vandalism. The neighbourhood has a high crime rate (221 total crimes), which may be a concern. However, the area is popular with young professionals and families, and the municipality is investing in improvements.
In the past year, sold homes in Ondiep had an average listing time of 24 days, which is relatively quick. This suggests demand is healthy. The current listing has 4 sources, indicating broad exposure.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ondiep