Dichterswijk, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Schaarsbeekstraat feels compact and efficient, with 58 m² of living space spread over three floors. It was built in 2003 and has an A energy label, so heating costs should be low. The rent of €2,195 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €2,039, but the home is 30% smaller than the typical rental in the area. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht are scarce in the rental market.
Dichterswijk is a dense urban area with a very strong city feel, the address density is 4,309 addresses per km². Most households are single people (1,525 out of 3,135), and the average household size is 1.8. One resident, TopBoy28, says: "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." That's based on a single review, so it's one perspective. For more context, see the Dichterswijk neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a couple of streets away. There are also several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is 222 metres away, and KBS Gertrudis is 388 metres. The neighbourhood has a park or green space 400 metres away, and a GP practice is also 400 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 600 metres. The train station is 1.3 km away, a ten-minute walk. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Interhouse makelaars Utrecht.
Details of this home
Schaarsbeekstraat 3, 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 Schaarsbeekstraat 3, Utrecht
The rent of €2,195 is above the neighbourhood average of €2,039 for rentals, but the home is also smaller than average (58 m² vs 83 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €37.84, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €26.34 per m². So you are paying a premium for a compact, energy-efficient house in a central location.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. That means heating and electricity costs should be relatively low compared to older homes with lower labels. The property was built in 2003, so it likely has good insulation and modern installations.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Utrecht or further afield.
Dichterswijk is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of old and new buildings, and the resident review mentions that the area has been renovated but still has some social issues. The neighbourhood has many singles and young adults, and amenities like supermarkets and schools are within walking distance.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 187 metres away, PLUS is 268 metres, and Coop is 423 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools nearby: Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter at 222 metres, KBS Gertrudis at 388 metres, and OBS Maaspleinschool at 757 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 600 metres away.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot size is 34 m².
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