Tuinwijk-West, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Van der Mondestraat sits in the lively Tuinwijk-West neighbourhood, a stone's throw from Utrecht's city centre. With 65 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a classic pre-war home with character. At €389,000, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €511,947, making it a keen entry into the Utrecht housing market. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Tuinwijk-West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (5,773 addresses per km²). It's home to a mix of singles (about 655 one-person households) and families, with a relatively young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. The area has a strong pre-war character: 96% of homes were built before 1945. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics.
Your daily errands are a breeze: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, Jumbo is a five-minute walk away, and Lidl is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Cleophas Jenaplan-School is also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Utrecht, which offers extensive amenities including parks, restaurants, and a library all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaar PAUL.
Details of this home
Van der Mondestraat 165, Utrecht
Data from Tuinwijk-West
Data from Tuinwijk-West
68 within 5 km
127 within 5 km
About Van der Mondestraat 165, Utrecht
The asking price of €389,000 is 24% below the average asking price in Tuinwijk-West (€511,947) and also below the median of €549,000. Given the 65 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €5,985, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €6,809 per m². So it appears priced for the area.
The home has energy label D. This is a common rating for pre-war homes in the neighbourhood, 50% of homes in Tuinwijk-West have label D or lower. Label D means the home is moderately efficient; heating costs will be higher than in a modern, well-insulated home, but it's not the worst. You can expect to spend more on energy than with a label A or B property.
Tuinwijk-West is very urban and well-served. A large supermarket (Albert Heijn) is within a five-minute walk, and several other supermarkets are nearby. There are multiple primary schools within walking distance, and a secondary school (Trajectum College) is about 500 m away. The area has a high density of amenities including restaurants, a library, and parks all within a few hundred metres.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk. The high address density suggests good public transport coverage.
With 65 m², it could be a two-bedroom or a one-bedroom with a separate living room, but that is not confirmed. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not provided, so it's unclear if there is any private outdoor space. Given that it's an apartment in a pre-war building, a balcony is possible but not guaranteed.
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