Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1913 terraced house on Albatrosstraat sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a pocket of Utrecht Oost that feels a world away from the city bustle. With 120 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a solid, characterful home. The asking price of €850,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €496,500, but the home is also 58% larger than the typical 76 m² in the area. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
The Watervogelbuurt is a leafy, low-rise neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war houses and modern apartments. It's densely populated (over 5,000 addresses per km²) and very urban, yet the Krommerijn river and a small park are just around the corner. Two residents shared their views: one says it's "a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another, who moved here 15 years ago, describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion", shops, restaurants, bus and train connections are within walking distance, but neighbours keep to themselves. The neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt has a young population (46% aged 25-45) and many single-person households.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, while the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary) is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht offers excellent amenities, with a train station just a couple of streets away and a park and restaurant on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Huispedia.
Details of this home
Albatrosstraat 15, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved to this neighbourhood 15 years ago with two children aged 12 and 10 respectively. I invited the neighbours over to get acquainted, but it never went further than a Christmas card and saying hello to each other. I was busy with the kids, work, studies, etc. At the time, I didn't have much need for it either, and everyone did their own thing. Shops and restaurants within walking distance, as well as bus and train connections. The little river Krommerijn flows past my house. Lots of pleasure boats and joggers going back and forth to Amelisweerd. A small park nearby where I can enjoy walking. Primary schools close by and I feel safe. The house itself is fine, but could be better insulated and have a toilet upstairs. The neighbourhood could do more for each other by doing things together and each according to their abilities. Being able to help each other if needed, keeping an eye out. The lower part of the housing is much older, and above the lower houses there is an apartment. Here mainly live single people or families with young children. I would like to get to know each other and the question is: how do I do it?
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About Albatrosstraat 15, Utrecht
The asking price is 71% above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, but this home is also 58% larger than the typical 76 m² in the area. Given its size, energy label B, and location in a sought-after part of Utrecht, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium for a spacious pre-war terrace.
The Watervogelbuurt has a mix of residents, but only 18% of households have children. Primary schools are within walking distance, and the area feels safe according to one resident. However, social cohesion is low, neighbours tend to keep to themselves. The nearby park and river offer green space for children.
The train station is just a couple of streets away (400 m), making it easy to reach Utrecht Centraal and beyond. Bus connections are also within walking distance, as noted by residents. The neighbourhood is very urban with a high address density, so public transport is well covered.
The home has an energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, 34.6% of homes have label A, 19.2% label B, and 23.1% label C. Label B means good insulation and relatively low energy costs, though the house was built in 1913 so some upgrades may have been done.
In the past year, 107 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. One resident mentioned that cleanliness, parking, and safety could be better. However, another resident who has lived here 15 years says they feel safe. It's a mixed picture, but overall the area is considered reasonably safe.
The house has a plot of 59 m², but the listing does not specify a garden or terrace. The neighbourhood has a small park just around the corner (300 m) and the Krommerijn river nearby, popular with joggers and pleasure boats. So while the home itself may have limited outdoor space, the area offers green spots.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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