Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Theemsdreef sits in Overvecht, a neighbourhood that's often talked about but has more to offer than its reputation suggests. At €325,000 for 75 m², the price is in line with the market, similar apartments in Utrecht average around €3,943 per m². The home has an A energy label, so heating costs should be low.
The neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving gets mixed reviews from residents. One calls it "Terrible", citing dirt, noise, and safety concerns. Another says it's "Well-connected, green environment", noting that "there are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter" and that "the shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance." Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. The area is densely built (4,444 addresses per km²) and very urban, with many young adults and singles.
For groceries, you have a Hoogvliet, Lidl, and AH XL all just around the corner. Schools are close too: basisschool Joannes XXIII is a five-minute walk away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, a park or garden is on your doorstep. The municipality Utrecht offers all city amenities, and the city centre is a short bus ride away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Van Scherpenzeel Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Theemsdreef 137, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance. Additionally, this neighbourhood is well-connected: you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes by bus, and you can quickly get onto the motorway by car. This neighbourhood also has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc. So this neighbourhood has many positive aspects. But, of course, there are also some negative aspects, such as cars driving too fast, which sometimes creates very dangerous situations, and the number of loitering youths who are often outside until late in the evening.
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About Theemsdreef 137, Utrecht
With 75 m² and an A energy label, the price of €325,000 works out at about €4,333 per m². That's slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,943 per m², but the good energy label and modern efficiency may justify it. Similar apartments in Overvecht sell for a median of €327,500, so this is in the same ballpark.
Residents have mixed feelings. One review describes Overvecht as dirty and noisy with safety issues, while another highlights the greenery, good connections, and family-friendly atmosphere. The area has many young adults and singles, and the shopping centre is within walking distance. It's a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses.
The city centre is about 10 minutes away by bus, according to residents. The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, so you can also cycle or take a bus to Utrecht Centraal. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway.
Several supermarkets are within a five-minute walk: Hoogvliet, Lidl, and AH XL. For schools, basisschool Joannes XXIII is about 400 m away, and there are secondary schools like Pouwer College within 600 m. A park or garden is just 300 m from the home.
Yes, it has an energy label A, which means it's very efficient. You can expect low heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 25% of homes have label A and another 25% have A+ or better, so this is above average.
Currently, there are 20 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. In the past period, 55 were sold, with an average selling time of 42 days. That suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
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