A ground-floor apartment with a sunny garden
This apartment on Van Leeuwenhoeckstraat 6 sits in the Vogelenbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in Utrecht where most homes date from before 1945. The street itself is described as quiet, and the home is on the ground floor. At €600,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €645,667. For context, apartments in Utrecht are listed at an average of €7,816 per m².
The home itself
Built in 1913, this apartment spans three floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 95 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 86 m². The home has a rear garden of 35 m² facing south, and it is offered with full ownership. According to the agent, the property has floor insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €100.
Life in the Vogelenbuurt
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. 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, referring to the wider 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 critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets and student nuisance. The neighbourhood has about 3,990 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person. The Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood is known for its pre-war housing stock.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is a five-minute walk, and Koorschool Utrecht is also nearby. The GP Huisartsen Binnenstad and Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad are both just around the corner. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, a couple of streets away. Utrecht Overvecht station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €635,000, and the asking price is 6% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €459,000 to €635,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. The current flood risk is elevated, while the 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. Noise from road traffic, rail and aircraft is below the relevant standards.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Doorn 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 Van Leeuwenhoeckstraat 6, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €600,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €635,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 38%, from €459,000 in 2020 to €635,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 95 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 86 m². There is a rear garden of 35 m² facing south. The home is offered with full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with a better label. The agent states that the home has floor insulation and a central heating boiler. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1913, and in this postcode area 93% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 6% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The current flood risk is elevated, while the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is medium now and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not a verdict on this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 317 metres, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 483 metres. There are several other Albert Heijn stores within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both at 295 metres, and the nearest hospital is at 885 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Willem van Noortstraat, which is 182 metres away. There are two more stops on the same line within 409 metres. Utrecht Overvecht train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. 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, referring to Voordorp, says it feels like a village with greenery and children playing in the street. A third review is critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets and student nuisance.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 21 homes for sale in the Vogelenbuurt. The average asking price is €645,667, and the median asking price is €650,000. Prices range from €299,000 to €1,175,000. The average asking price per m² is €7,816, and the average living area is 90 m².
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €100. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the listing does not specify what exactly is included.
