Van Humboldtstraat 30A
Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
AreaA classic Utrecht apartment in the Vogelenbuurt
This apartment sits in the Vogelenbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht's Noordoost district where every home was built before 1945. The area has a lively, urban feel with a mix of students and long-time residents. At €395,000, the asking price is in line with the market, sitting 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €598,412. For context, that average is pulled up by larger homes, and this apartment is one of 17 currently for sale in the area. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one offers a compact footprint at a relatively accessible price point.
A compact two-room layout
Built in 1900, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 46 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home has been listed since 24 September 2026. With an energy label D, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the label itself says nothing about the condition of the building. The price per square metre works out to €8,587 based on the agent's floor area figure.
Life in the Vogelenbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident who grew up here says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, describing a nearby area, says: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." A third review is far more critical, mentioning noise, rubbish and social divisions. The district has 3,990 inhabitants, with 61% of households being single-person households. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so your own impression may differ. For more on the area, see the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a five-minute walk, and Koorschool Utrecht is also nearby. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a couple of streets away, and Van den Bergh's Apotheek Utrecht is just around the corner. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat on your doorstep, and Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht, with its full range of city amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €419,000, and the asking price sits 6% below that municipal valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €271,000 to €419,000. As for the address itself, area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level signal rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, though the 2050 projection is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Jos van der Linden Makelaardij & Taxaties and their listing on Pararius.
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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 Van Humboldtstraat 30A, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €419,000, and the asking price of €395,000 sits 6% below that figure. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €271,000 to €419,000, which shows how much prices in this area have climbed in recent years.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 46 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home was built in 1900 and has an energy label D. It has been listed since 24 September 2026.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1900, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before that year. About 6% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and describe the area around the address, not the sound insulation of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is about 274 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is about 509 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 531 metres. Within five kilometres there are 67 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is about 288 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Koorschool Utrecht is at 421 metres. For secondary education, School aan de Singel for vbo and mavo is at 481 metres, and the vwo and havo branch is at 495 metres. There are 129 schools within five kilometres.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another is critical, mentioning noise, rubbish and social divisions. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, about 179 metres away on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortplein at 330 metres and Utrecht, Adelaarstraat at 453 metres. Utrecht Overvecht train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €395,000 works out to €8,587 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 46 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €7,112, so this apartment sits above that average. The overall asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €598,412, but that average includes much larger homes.
