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Kanaleneiland-Zuid, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Torreshof is a calm spot in a lively part of Utrecht. With 122 m² of living space, it's noticeably roomier than the average home in the neighbourhood. The energy label A means low heating costs, and the house was built in 2000, so it's relatively modern. At €549,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €390,995, but the extra space and efficiency help explain it. For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely.
Kanaleneiland-Zuid is a dense urban neighbourhood with over 9,000 residents. It's very strongly urban (3,088 addresses per km²), so there's always activity. Based on three reviews, opinions are divided. One resident says: "Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore." Another notes: "It's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood." A third calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with good accessibility and many shops. The neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Zuid has a mix of families and singles, and most homes are flats.
For groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby: Luc Stevensschool is on your doorstep, and KBS Het Schateiland is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Globe College Utrecht vmbo is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or garden within a couple of streets away, and a GP practice is just around the corner. The municipality Utrecht offers good public transport connections, though the train station is 3 km away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Willems & Steinvoort Makelaars.
Details of this home
Torreshof 16, Utrecht
Good · 3 residents
Don't dare to go outside in the evenings anymore
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's always safe during the day, but walking the streets at night in the dark is impossible as a woman. Also often seen police chases near shopping centre Nova. Housing is good. More and nicer greenery would improve the neighbourhood. As would making it car-free and banning mopeds.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood accessibility, many shops, nice and green Only rubbish
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Data from Kanaleneiland-Zuid
61 within 5 km
108 within 5 km
About Torreshof 16, Utrecht
The asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €390,995, but this house is also 37% larger than the average (122 m² vs 89 m²) and has an A energy label. In the past year, homes in Kanaleneiland-Zuid sold for an average of €346,619, taking about 53 days. Given the size and efficiency, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's unsafe in the evenings, while another finds it safe during the day but problematic at night, especially for women. A third calls it cosy. The neighbourhood recorded 454 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for Utrecht. It's best to visit at different times to get your own feel.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, only 16% of homes have label A, and 12% have A+, so this house is above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
There are several schools within walking distance. Luc Stevensschool (special primary) is 121 m away, KBS Het Schateiland (primary) is 239 m, and Globe College Utrecht vmbo (secondary) is 337 m. For secondary education, the average distance to all schools is 1.6 km.
The plot is 85 m², but the listing does not specify whether it includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kanaleneiland-Zuid
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