Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1938 apartment on Vondellaan sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of new building in recent years. At 89 m², it's a good size for a pre-war flat. The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most of the current housing stock in the area. Priced at €675,000, that's above the neighbourhood average of €616,429, so it's on the high side, partly because of the size and location. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely.
Dichterswijk is a mixed neighbourhood with around 5,800 residents. It's densely built and very urban, with over 4,300 addresses per km². One resident, TopBoy28, says: "This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before." The neighbourhood Dichterswijk has a young population, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and many single-person households. Most homes are flats, and 57% are owner-occupied.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Coop is just around the corner. There are also a PLUS and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For schools, KBS Gertrudis is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a five-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers plenty of amenities, with a GP and a park both just around the corner. The train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Beumer and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Vondellaan 7, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
This neighbourhood used to be a deprived area with many problems. Now a lot of new buildings have been built. But behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems. Apart from that, there are many racists living here. The neighbourhood has been nicely renovated and looks better than before. In the meantime, schools have been renovated for the little children.
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About Vondellaan 7, Utrecht
The asking price of €675,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €616,429 and the median of €575,000. However, this apartment is 89 m², while the average sold home in the area is 96 m². The price per m² works out to about €7,584, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €6,544. Given the energy label E and the pre-war construction, the price is on the high side compared to other listings.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Dichterswijk, most of the current housing stock has a better energy label: 39% have label A, 28% have A+, and only 8% have D or lower. So this apartment is less efficient than the majority of homes in the area.
Dichterswijk is a very urban neighbourhood with a young population and many singles. It has undergone renovation in recent years, with new buildings added. One resident notes that while the area looks better, some social problems remain. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses and is well-served by shops and schools. The train station is a ten-minute walk away.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Coop is also very close. PLUS and Jumbo are within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, KBS Gertrudis and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter are both within a five-minute walk. There is also a GP and a park nearby.
Homes in Dichterswijk sell relatively quickly. In the past period, 77 homes were sold, with an average time on the market of 21 days. That suggests a fast-moving market, so if you're interested, it's worth being prepared.
This is an apartment built in 1938, so it has pre-war character. The floor area is 89 m². The property type is a flat, which is common in Dichterswijk where 72% of homes are apartments.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dichterswijk
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