Vasco Da Gamalaan 161
Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
AreaA practical apartment in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
This ground-floor apartment on Vasco Da Gamalaan 161 sits in Kanaleneiland-Zuid, a lively part of Utrecht's Zuidwest district. The home dates from 1988 and carries an energy label B. With an asking price of €349,000, the price per square metre comes to €5,629 based on the agent's listed area, which is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €4,218 per m². For context, apartments in Utrecht are listed across a wide range, and this home's price sits above the local median of €359,000.
Inside the home
The apartment offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 62 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home has a front garden of 34 m² and a back garden of 26 m², and it is situated on the first living floor. According to the agent, the property features double glazing and a central heating boiler. The volume is 197 m³.
Life in Kanaleneiland-Zuid
Kanaleneiland-Zuid is a neighbourhood with a mix of housing, where about 27% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents give the area an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood" and mentions good accessibility, many shops, and greenery, though they note rubbish as a downside. Another resident comments: "Practical but little cohesion," adding that it feels safe during the day but less so at night, and mentions police chases near shopping centre Nova. The neighbourhood has around 9,095 inhabitants, and the average household size is 2.0. For more on the area, see the Kanaleneiland-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are a ten-minute walk away. KBS Het Schateiland primary school is just around the corner, and Globe College Utrecht vmbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Kanaleneiland, Huisartsenpraktijk Danhof, a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Marco Polo is just around the corner. For public transport, the tram and bus stop Utrecht, Vasco da Gamalaan is just around the corner, with lines 10, 20 and 21, and bus stop Utrecht, Bontekoelaan is also nearby, served by line 7. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is about 2 km away. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and facilities, as described on the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is 26 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is elevated, and by 2050 flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Aldem Makelaardij B.V. and listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Vasco Da Gamalaan 161, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €349,000, which works out to €5,629 per m² based on the agent's listed area of 62 m². The average price per m² in Kanaleneiland-Zuid is €4,218, so this home is priced above the neighbourhood average. The median asking price for homes currently for sale in the area is €359,000, and the average asking price is €406,837.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 62 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home also has a front garden of 34 m² and a back garden of 26 m², and a volume of 197 m³.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, a comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value cannot be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Lidl is just around the corner, about 191 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 847 metres away, and a Jumbo is about 871 metres away, both roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, such as an AH to go at 662 metres and a Coop at 1.3 km.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Kanaleneiland-Zuid give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.23, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility and many shops, but mentions rubbish as a downside. Another resident notes that it feels safe during the day but less so at night, and mentions police chases near shopping centre Nova.
What schools are close to this home?
KBS Het Schateiland primary school is just around the corner, about 72 metres away. The Luc Stevensschool, a special primary school, is about 150 metres away. For secondary education, Globe College Utrecht vmbo is about 274 metres away, and Sint Gregorius College locatie TOPhavo is about 294 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The tram and bus stop Utrecht, Vasco da Gamalaan is just around the corner, about 216 metres away, with lines 10, 20 and 21. The bus stop Utrecht, Bontekoelaan is about 218 metres away, served by line 7. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about 2 km away.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of the property itself.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered. The agent also states that the property has double glazing. The label does not provide information about the structural condition of the home.
