Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Voorsterbeeklaan sits in Dichterswijk, a neighbourhood that has seen a lot of new development. Built in 2012, it has an A++ energy label, so it's very efficient. At €690,000, the price is above the neighbourhood average of €616,429, but the home is larger than average too. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price.
One resident describes Dichterswijk as a place that "used to be a deprived area with many problems" but now has "a lot of new buildings." They note that "behind the walls of the houses, there are still problems" and mention "many racists living here." The neighbourhood has been "nicely renovated and looks better than before." This is based on a single review. The area is densely populated, with many young adults and a mix of families and singles. Neighbourhood Dichterswijk has a high proportion of flats.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. There's a primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter, on your doorstep, and KBS Gertrudis a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a park within a few minutes' walk. Municipality Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Nijland Makelaars.
Details of this home
Voorsterbeeklaan 68, 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 Voorsterbeeklaan 68, Utrecht
The asking price is €690,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €616,429 and the median of €575,000. However, this apartment is larger than the average (110 m² vs 96 m²) and has a top energy label. Homes in Dichterswijk sell quickly, with an average time on market of 21 days, so it's a competitive market.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs expected. In Dichterswijk, about 27.8% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this apartment is among the most efficient.
Dichterswijk is a neighbourhood in transition. One resident says it used to be deprived but has been renovated with new buildings. They also mention that some social problems remain and that there are many racists. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and many young adults.
Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is just around the corner (118 m). KBS Gertrudis is about 675 m away, and there are several other primary and secondary schools within walking distance, including Descart (704 m) and Basisschool Anne Frank (732 m).
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of the country.
PLUS is just 228 m away, so you can do your daily shopping on foot. Albert Heijn is 500 m away, and there are several other options within a kilometre, including Coop and AH to go.
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