Under offer
Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1884 terraced house on Gansstraat sits in the Watervogelbuurt, a leafy pocket of Utrecht Oost. With 95 m² of living space and a small garden, it's a typical pre-war city home with high ceilings and plenty of character. The asking price of €585,000 is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, but you're getting 25% more floor space than the typical home here, so it's on the high side, but the extra square metres explain it. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht in this price bracket are scarce.
The Watervogelbuurt is a quiet, green neighbourhood along the Krommerijn river, with a small park just around the corner. It's a mix of pre-war houses and low-rise apartments, and the population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45. Two residents shared their thoughts: 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", they enjoy the river, the park, and the convenience, but wish neighbours were more connected. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.76 out of 10. The neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt is predominantly owner-occupied (44%) and has a very high density of addresses.
For your morning bread, Coop is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Three primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: Agatha Snellenschool, KBS Stepping Stones, and KBS Gertrudis. Secondary options include Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium and Kromme Rijn College, both a short walk away. The train station is a five-minute walk, and the municipality Utrecht offers everything else you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Mark Renkema Makelaardij B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Gansstraat 97, 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 Gansstraat 97, Utrecht
The asking price is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, but this home is also 25% larger than the typical home in the Watervogelbuurt (95 m² vs 76 m²). Given the extra space and the fact that similar terraced houses in Utrecht are scarce, the price is on the high side but reflects the size and location.
The home has energy label C. That's a decent score for a house built in 1884, it means it's reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 34.6% of homes have label A, 19.2% label B, and 23.1% label C, so this home is in line with the local stock.
The neighbourhood recorded 107 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area is moderate. One resident mentioned safety as a positive point, while another noted that cleanliness and parking could be better. Overall, the area feels safe, especially near the river and park.
The train station is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. The high address density (5028 addresses per km²) means you're well connected.
Yes, the property has a plot of 61 m², which typically includes a small garden. The exact layout is not described, but it's a terraced house from 1884, so expect a modest outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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