Tolsteeg en Rotsoord, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Smaragdplein sits in a lively part of Utrecht, with the shopping centre just steps away. At 51 m² it's compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The price of €375,000 is the lowest of the 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 16% below the average asking price of €446,708, a keen entry point for apartments in Utrecht.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord is a well-connected, green neighbourhood just south of the city centre. 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: "the neighbourhood is not far from the city centre, but is still usually nice and quiet. having the Smaragdplein shopping centre nearby is very handy." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.48 out of 10. It's a densely populated area (address density 4,549 per km²) with mostly small households, many singles and students. For more on the area, see the Tolsteeg en Rotsoord neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is on your doorstep: Lidl is just 7 metres away, and PLUS is a couple of streets further. For primary schools, De Wereldwijzer is a five-minute walk and Blauwe Aventurijn is about the same distance. The nearest secondary school is Kentalis College Utrecht, a short walk away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which offers a wide range of amenities and green spaces like Beatrixpark.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Beumer.
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Smaragdplein 35, 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 Smaragdplein 35, Utrecht
At €375,000, this is the cheapest of the 12 apartments currently for sale in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €446,708, so this one is 16% below that. However, the floor area of 51 m² is 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 79 m². The price per square metre works out at about €7,353, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,809 per m², so you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is D. That's a middling rating, not particularly efficient, but not the worst either. You can expect reasonable heating costs, though it's worth noting that half the homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower. The building dates from 1959, so it's from an era when insulation standards were lower than today.
Utrecht's main train station is about 0.9 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it very convenient for commuting or trips to other cities.
The neighbourhood has a young, dynamic feel: the largest age group is 25 to 45 (2,225 out of 4,235 residents), and there are many single-person households (1,980). Only 285 households have children. Residents describe the area as friendly and open, with people who "can sometimes spontaneously joke or talk to you." It's a mix of students, young professionals and some families.
The CBS recorded 307 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita comparison it's hard to judge. The area is well-populated and has a busy shopping centre, which generally means more foot traffic and natural surveillance. Residents mention the area is "usually nice and quiet" despite being close to the centre.
The Smaragdplein shopping centre is right there, with a Lidl just 7 metres away and a PLUS at 182 metres. There's also a restaurant 0.3 km away and a library 0.5 km away. For daily needs, you won't have to go far.
Tolsteeg en Rotsoord has several green strips and parks. Beatrixpark is a five-minute walk (0.3 km) and is described by a resident as "one of the most beautiful parks." The area around the Rietveld flats has an open, spacious feel. For a city neighbourhood, nature is relatively close by.
In the past period, sold homes in Tolsteeg en Rotsoord took an average of 25 days to sell. That's fairly quick, suggesting decent demand. The current listing is priced below the neighbourhood average, which may attract interest.
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