Watervogelbuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on the Oosterkade sits in a quiet part of Utrecht Oost, with the Krommerijn river flowing past. At 113 m² it is 49% larger than the average home in the Watervogelbuurt, and with a price of €925,000 it is the most expensive of the 24 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 86% above the average asking price of €496,500. That puts it on the high side, but the size and location explain the premium. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price.
The Watervogelbuurt is a leafy residential area with a mix of pre-war houses and newer builds. Based on two reviews, residents appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants and public transport, but note that social cohesion could be stronger. One resident says: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." Another describes "living in a beautiful area with little social cohesion" and mentions the Krommerijn, pleasure boats and joggers, and a small park nearby. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (5,028 per km²) and is very urban, yet feels calm. Most households are single-person (945 out of 1,170), and the area is popular with 25-45 year olds. Read more about the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, with Coop and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. A small park is on your doorstep, and the Krommerijn offers a pleasant route for walks or runs. The municipality Utrecht provides all the usual city amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Grifhorst Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Oosterkade 2A, 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 Oosterkade 2A, Utrecht
The asking price is 86% above the neighbourhood average of €496,500, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in the Watervogelbuurt. However, the house is also 49% larger than the average (113 m² vs 76 m²) and has an energy label B. The price is on the high side, but the size and location in a sought-after part of Utrecht Oost explain the premium.
With 113 m² of living space, this house is 49% larger than the average home in the Watervogelbuurt (76 m²). The plot is 65 m². Most homes in the neighbourhood are smaller, and only 22% are single-family houses, so this is a relatively spacious option.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the Watervogelbuurt, 34.6% of homes have label A and 19.2% have label B, so this house is above average in terms of energy performance. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest train station is 0.4 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting by train very convenient.
Based on two reviews, residents describe the neighbourhood as quiet and green, but note that social cohesion is limited. One resident says people mostly keep to themselves, with contact limited to a Christmas card and saying hello. The area has many single-person households and young professionals, so it is not a typical family-oriented community.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. The Agatha Snellenschool (primary) is 263 m away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium (secondary) is 644 m away. Both are well-regarded schools.
Jumbo supermarket is 145 m away, Coop is 237 m, and Albert Heijn is 314 m. Restaurants are 0.3 km away, and a park is 0.3 km away. The area is well-served for daily needs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Watervogelbuurt
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