A practical apartment in a lively part of Utrecht
This apartment on Spaaklaan sits in the heart of Kanaleneiland-Noord, a busy urban neighbourhood with a strong multicultural feel. At 85 m² and with an energy label C, it offers a solid base for someone who wants to be close to the city's energy. The last known asking price of €375,000 was in line with the market, similar apartments in Utrecht sell for around €4,700 per m² on average. This home has not been online since 1 September 2026.
The Kanaleneiland-Noord neighbourhood
Kanaleneiland-Noord is a dense, urban area with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood of flats, with hardly any single-family homes. The area has a high address density and a lively street scene. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a mix of households, with many singles and some families. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes, which is something to be aware of. For more context, see the Kanaleneiland-Noord neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a five-minute walk away. Primary schools are close by: Obs De Panda is a couple of streets away, and KBS De Zeven Gaven and Lukasschool are also within easy walking distance. For secondary education, UniC and the International school Utrecht are a ten-minute walk. The area has plenty of restaurants and a library nearby, and a park is a ten-minute walk away.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via De Koning makelaars - ERA en NVM.
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About Spaaklaan 109, Utrecht
Was €375,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €375,000 was close to the average sale price in Kanaleneiland-Noord, which was around €361,000. Apartments here sell for about €4,699 per m², and this one worked out to roughly €4,412 per m², so it was priced slightly below the neighbourhood average per square metre. Given that similar homes sell within about 49 days, the price seemed in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, about 23% of homes have label C, while 34% have A+ and 11% have A.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Kanaleneiland-Noord has a mix of households: about 30% are singles, 26% are families with children, and 24% are couples without children. The average household size is 1.9, which is on the smaller side. There are several primary schools within walking distance, so it's practical for families with young children, though the area is very urban and dense.
How safe is Kanaleneiland-Noord?
The CBS data reports 450 total crimes in the neighbourhood, which is relatively high for an area of this size. This is something to consider, though crime figures can vary by street. The neighbourhood has a young, dense population, which often correlates with higher reported incidents.
What is the parking situation like?
In dense urban areas like Kanaleneiland-Noord, parking is often limited and may require a permit. The address density is very high, so street parking can be competitive.
How old is the building and what condition is it in?
The apartment was built in 1959, which is typical for this neighbourhood, 50% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970. The energy label C suggested some modernisation, but the exact condition of the interior was not described in the listing.
