Voorsterbeeklaan 68
Dichterswijk, Utrecht
AreaA calm spot in Dichterswijk
This apartment sits on the third floor of a 2012 portiekflat on a quiet road, with an open view. Dichterswijk is a lively part of Utrecht, and this home is part of a neighbourhood where the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €1,574,950. At €649,000, this asking price sits 59% below that neighbourhood average, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes for sale here. For context, the median asking price in the area is €562,500, so this listing is above that figure. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 111 square metres. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it has a French balcony. There is a parking garage, and the property is municipal leasehold with the ground rent permanently paid off. The homeowners association fee is €282.23 per month. The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively low.
Life in Dichterswijk
Dichterswijk is a neighbourhood with a mix of housing, and the local data shows that about half of the homes were built between 1990 and 2010, with another fifth after 2010. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. Some residents are positive: "Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." Others are less so, with one saying the neighbourhood is "becoming very criminal-like" and that they no longer dare to go outside in the evenings. The district has a high population density, with over 4,300 addresses per square kilometre, and a large share of single-person households. For a fuller picture of what the area is like, you can read more about the Dichterswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. A PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is on your doorstep, and KBS Gertrudis is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Buijs is just around the corner. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Brederoplein, a couple of streets away, and line 29 at Utrecht, Balijebrug. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht is a large city, and you can find more about the municipality of Utrecht online.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does have some risk indications from public data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and industrial noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the flood risk for 2050 is low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Nijland Makelaars Utrecht and their listing on Funda. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in the centre with an open view.
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About Voorsterbeeklaan 68, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Dichterswijk?
The asking price of €649,000 is 59% below the average asking price of €1,574,950 for homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €562,500, so this listing is above that. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €21,808, while this home is listed at €5,847 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 111 square metres. There is a French balcony and a parking garage. The home is located on the third floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This means the home should have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. The energy label is a fact about the home's efficiency, and the insulation is described as complete by the agent.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The homeowners association fee is €282.23 per month. This is a monthly contribution that goes towards the maintenance and upkeep of the shared parts of the building. The fee is set by the homeowners association and is a regular cost to factor into the monthly expenses of owning this apartment.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground rent permanently paid off. This means the land is owned by the municipality, but the ground rent has been settled in full, so there is no ongoing annual ground rent payment. The home itself is owned by the resident, and the leasehold arrangement is a permanent one.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise data comes from different reference years between 2022 and 2024.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, which means the chance of foundation issues is limited.
What is the flood risk for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated. However, the flood risk for 2050 is projected to be low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A PLUS supermarket is about 228 metres away, which is just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, a five-minute walk. A Coop is about 623 metres away, and another Coop is about 872 metres away. There are 71 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is about 118 metres away, on your doorstep, with 361 pupils. KBS Gertrudis is about 675 metres away, a ten-minute walk, with 545 pupils. For secondary education, Descart is about 704 metres away with 890 pupils. There are 133 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Brederoplein, about 252 metres away, and at Utrecht, Van der Goesstraat, about 366 metres away. Bus line 29 stops at Utrecht, Balijebrug, about 392 metres away. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is about 950 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev at 630 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.36, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "Going well, contact with fellow residents friendly and attentive." Another says the neighbourhood is "becoming very criminal-like" and that they no longer dare to go outside in the evenings. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
