Vogelenbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1904 terraced house on Adelaarstraat sits in the heart of Utrecht's Vogelenbuurt, with a lively, village-like feel just minutes from the city centre. At 118 m², it's 28% larger than the neighbourhood average, and the asking price of €695,000 is 16% above the local average of €600,636, reflecting the extra space and the home's energy label B. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely, but this one is keenly positioned given its size and efficiency.
The Vogelenbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Most homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a charming, historic character. With 4,060 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (39%), the area feels lively and young. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (6,533 per km²), so shops, cafés and parks are all within easy reach. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its mix of students, young professionals and families. Learn more about the Vogelenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is on your doorstep, and Basisschool Dr. Bosschool is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Al Amana College Utrecht is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice, a restaurant and a park all within a few minutes' walk. Explore the municipality of Utrecht for more on local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Doorn Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Adelaarstraat 42, Utrecht
Data from Vogelenbuurt
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70 within 5 km
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About Adelaarstraat 42, Utrecht
The asking price is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €600,636, but the home is also 28% larger than the average (118 m² vs 92 m²) and has a good energy label B. Given the extra space and efficiency, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a well-sized terraced house in this sought-after Utrecht neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The home has energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only 16.7% of homes here have label B or better. Label B means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to older, uninsulated homes.
With 118 m² of floor space over multiple floors, a typical terraced house of this size in Utrecht would have three to four bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The plot size is 62 m², which often includes a small garden or courtyard, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden. You would need to confirm outdoor space with the agent.
The Vogelenbuurt has a mix of residents, with 10% of households having children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has parks and playgrounds nearby. It's a lively, urban neighbourhood that suits families who enjoy city life.
In the past year, homes in the Vogelenbuurt sold after an average of 34 days on the market. That's a fairly typical pace for Utrecht, indicating a balanced market where well-priced homes sell within a month or so.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Vogelenbuurt