Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Stalpaert van der Wielenstraat sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of change. At 98 m² with an energy label D, it's a solid home that needs some attention on heating costs. The asking price of €485,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €616,429, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Utrecht.
Dichterswijk has undergone a visible transformation, with new buildings going up and schools being renovated. One resident, TopBoy28, says: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems." They also note that "there are many racists living here" but acknowledge that "the neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before." This is based on a single review, so it's one perspective. The area is densely populated, with mostly smaller households and a mix of ages. For more context, see the Dichterswijk neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a couple of streets away, and odbs Puntenburg is similarly near. Secondary education is also within walking distance, with Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht about a ten-minute walk. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so everything you need is nearby. The municipality of Utrecht invests in these neighbourhoods, as you can read about the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Visser & van Ingen makelaardij and Funda.
Details of this home
Stalpaert van der Wielenstraat 2BS, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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About Stalpaert van der Wielenstraat 2BS, Utrecht
The asking price of €485,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Dichterswijk (€616,429) and also below the median of €575,000. Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly, typically within 21 days. So the price is keen compared to other listings, but the energy label D means higher energy costs than more efficient homes.
The energy label is D. In Dichterswijk, most homes for sale have better labels: 27.8% have A+, 38.9% have A, and 5.6% have B. Only 8.3% have D or lower. So this apartment is less efficient than average, which means higher heating bills to expect.
Dichterswijk is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of old and new buildings. One resident describes it as having improved physically but still facing social issues. The area has good amenities: supermarkets, schools, and a train station 1.3 km away. It's a lively area with a high address density.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (447 m), odbs Puntenburg (472 m), Agatha Snellenschool (916 m), and KBS Gertrudis (960 m). For secondary education, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is 975 m away.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km from the apartment, which is about a 15-minute walk.
PLUS is just 334 m away, around the corner. Other options include AH to go (586 m), SPAR (642 m), and two Albert Heijn locations within 673,729 m.
Homes in Dichterswijk sell on average within 21 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. This apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average, so it may attract interest quickly.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk