Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Smaragdhof sits in a quiet corner of Tolsteeg, with the lively Smaragdplein shopping centre just around the corner. At 61 m², it's a compact two-bedroom home from 1958 with energy label D. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €457,792, but it reflects the sought-after location. For more context, see other apartments in Utrecht.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is a well-connected neighbourhood south of Utrecht's centre, with a very high density of addresses (4549 per km²). It's a young area: over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. One resident describes it as "spacious and open, rectangular, well-connected, friendly people with character," adding that "the amenities of the not-so-cozy/pretty shopping centre are very pleasant. There's everything." Another notes it's "not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet." The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 12% single-family homes and 30% owner-occupied. For more on the area, visit the neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord.
Daily errands are a breeze: Lidl is on your doorstep, and PLUS is just a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a coffee, the shopping centre has you covered. Families have several schools within walking distance, including Blauwe Aventurijn primary school and De Wereldwijzer. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Utrecht, which offers extensive amenities and green spaces like Beatrixpark.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Leidsche Rijn B.V.
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Smaragdhof 18, Utrecht
Good · 2 residents
I give nature a 6 compared to the rest of the Netherlands. But for the city of Utrecht, nature is nearby here in Tolsteeg. Beatrixpark is one of the most beautiful parks and Amelisweerd is within cycling distance, which is doable. In itself, you can be in the forest at Driebergen-Zeist via the Vaartse Rijn. That threshold is a bit higher. The amenities of the not-so-cozy/pretty shopping centre are very pleasant. There's everything. That the Lidl is there is very nice, and also the Plus. The people there can sometimes spontaneously joke or talk to you. Furthermore, I appreciate how open Tolsteeg is. Many green strips, a lot of open feeling around the Rietveld flats. The only downside is that that area can sometimes feel a bit rectangular and straight-lined, also the road along the Lidl is somewhat busy and unpleasant. It is certainly not like Oudwijk or Wittevrouwen, but living there with the same floor space is simply reserved for millionaires in 2024. The Rietveld flats also have a charming, interesting appearance for apartment buildings. It's fantastic how well-connected the neighbourhood is. A few buses take you to Utrecht Central in about 5 minutes, on straight roads. You can also easily walk to Vaartse Rijn, from there the Oosterkade and Westerkade begin, which look just as beautiful and cosy as the city centre. Living south of the city centre I find nice. That part is much quieter.
Auto-translated to English by AIthe neighbourhood is not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet. having the Smaragdplein shopping centre nearby is very handy. Lidl is just a few minutes away, which can save you a lot of money.
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About Smaragdhof 18, Utrecht
The asking price of €425,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €457,792 and the median of €437,500. However, the apartment is 61 m², which is 27% smaller than the average 83 m² in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord. So while the price per square metre is higher than average, the total price is in line with what smaller apartments in the area typically go for.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is a young, urban neighbourhood with many single-person households. Residents appreciate its quietness despite being close to the city centre, and the nearby Smaragdplein shopping centre is a big plus. One resident says it's "spacious and open, well-connected, friendly people with character." The area has good bus connections to Utrecht Central and is within cycling distance of parks like Beatrixpark.
Lidl is just 53 metres away, literally on your doorstep. PLUS is 160 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a 10-minute walk, including Coop and Albert Heijn. So daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Blauwe Aventurijn (519 m), De Wereldwijzer (543 m), and KBS Gertrudis (611 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 km away. There are also special education schools like Auris Rotsoord (254 m) and Kentalis College Utrecht (421 m).
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a 10-minute walk. From there, you can reach Utrecht Central in a few minutes. The neighbourhood also has good bus connections.
The apartment has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, meaning the home is not particularly energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs compared to more efficient homes. About 58% of homes in the neighbourhood have label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
At 61 m², the apartment is compact but likely has two bedrooms (typical for this size and era). It's well-suited for a couple or a single person. For a small family with one child, it could work, but space would be tight. The neighbourhood has many singles and young adults, so it's a popular area for smaller households.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Tolsteeg en Rotsoord
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