Valkstraat 2
Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA pre-war apartment in the Vogelenbuurt
This apartment on Valkstraat 2 sits in the Vogelenbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in the Noordoost district of Utrecht. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and the streets here were all built before 1945. The asking price of €675,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €598,412 for homes currently for sale. The price per square metre, based on the BAG registration, comes to €5,315. For context, apartments in Utrecht are part of a wider municipal market.
The home itself
The apartment dates from 1903 and carries an energy label C. The living area according to the BAG registration is 127 m², which is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. No further details about insulation, heating, or ownership are given in the listing.
Life in the Vogelenbuurt
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a very nice place to grow up", noting that living close to Griftpark was great fun and that neighbourhood parties bring people together. Another resident, speaking about Voordorp, says it "really feels like a village", with people greeting each other and children playing in the street. The reviews are mixed, though, with one resident complaining about noise, rubbish, and the dominance of students. The neighbourhood has 4,060 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person households. The crime figure for the area stands at 260 recorded incidents. This is the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood as it is today.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek, is on your doorstep, and a GP practice and pharmacy are just around the corner. Several supermarkets, including Albert Heijn and Jumbo, are a couple of streets away. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, just around the corner, and bus line 3 at Utrecht, Draaiweg, a five-minute walk. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 64 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their norms. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the pre-1970 construction date and the KCAF attention area. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and the current flood risk is low, remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and stays medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Pauw Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Valkstraat 2, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Vogelenbuurt?
The asking price of €675,000 is above the average asking price of €598,412 for homes currently for sale in the Vogelenbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €575,000, and prices range from €299,000 to €969,000. The average price per square metre for homes on the market here is €7,112, while this apartment is listed at €5,315 per square metre based on the BAG registration.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 127 m². That is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony.
What energy label does this apartment have?
The apartment carries an energy label C. In the Vogelenbuurt, 41.2% of homes have label C, while 17.6% have label B and 5.9% have label A. A label C means the home is neither the most nor the least efficient, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no basis to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. This is an area-level indication, based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 and that 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 6% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is not an inspection of this specific home.
What schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is on your doorstep at 113 metres, and Koorschool Utrecht is 448 metres away. Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is 525 metres away, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is 563 metres away. For secondary education, School aan de Singel for vwo and havo is 560 metres from the home.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 353 metres away, another Albert Heijn is 379 metres away, and a Jumbo is 403 metres away. Two more Albert Heijn stores are at 549 and 556 metres. In total, 69 supermarkets are within five kilometres of the home.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, 224 metres away, and at Utrecht, Adelaarstraat, 232 metres away. Bus line 3 stops at Utrecht, Draaiweg, 466 metres away. Utrecht Centraal train station is 1,111 metres from the home, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Vogelenbuurt?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says it is "a very nice place to grow up", with Griftpark close by and neighbourhood parties. Another resident, speaking about Voordorp, says it "really feels like a village" with children playing in the street. A third review is critical, mentioning noise, rubbish, and the dominance of students.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony, or garage. Details about insulation, heating, and ownership are also not given.
