Zamenhofdreef en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Zamenhofdreef sits in a green part of Overvecht, with a large floor area of 140 m² and a private garden. At €600,000, it's the most expensive of the 20 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and 76% above the average asking price of €341,444, so it's on the high side. That reflects its size: the floor area is 59% bigger than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². For context, terraced houses in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
The Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood has a mixed reputation, but residents point out its strengths. One resident says: 'This neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance.' Another resident is less positive: 'Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great.' Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 6.69 out of 10. The area is densely built with mostly flats, and a quarter of homes are owner-occupied.
For daily groceries, Lidl is on your doorstep, AH XL is just around the corner, and Hoogvliet is a couple of streets away. Primary school basisschool Joannes XXIII is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools like Pouwer College and Ithaka are a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, a park is just around the corner. The shopping centre within walking distance covers most daily needs. The municipality of Utrecht offers extensive amenities, with the city centre a short bus ride away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Covers Wonen Makelaars & Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Zamenhofdreef 46, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Overvecht is dirty, messy, noisy; sometimes it looks like a motorsport field with how they race at night. Rats run across you, it stinks outside, and there are many loitering youths, so safety is not great. Top and hygiene are terrible.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood has a bit of a reputation as the unsafe neighbourhood of Utrecht, together with Kanaleneiland. But that's not too bad. There are many families with children and elderly people, which makes it a lot quieter. The shopping centre has all the necessary shops together and is within walking distance. Additionally, this neighbourhood is well-connected: you can be in the city centre in 10 minutes by bus, and you can quickly get onto the motorway by car. This neighbourhood also has a lot of greenery, small parks, benches, a football field, playgrounds, etc. So this neighbourhood has many positive aspects. But, of course, there are also some negative aspects, such as cars driving too fast, which sometimes creates very dangerous situations, and the number of loitering youths who are often outside until late in the evening.
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About Zamenhofdreef 46, Utrecht
At €600,000, this home is the most expensive of the 20 terraced houses currently for sale in the Zamenhofdreef en omgeving neighbourhood. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €341,444, and the median is €327,500. However, this home is also larger than average: 140 m² versus 88 m². The price per square metre works out at about €4,286, compared to the neighbourhood average of €3,943 per m². So it's priced at a premium, reflecting its size and condition.
Residents have mixed views. One says the reputation as unsafe is overblown, noting many families and elderly people make it quieter. Another mentions loitering youths, noise, and litter. The neighbourhood recorded 435 total crimes in the latest data, but without a per-capita comparison it's hard to judge. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel.
The home has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like better insulation or solar panels could bring it up to A or B. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A+ and another 25% have label A, so this home is slightly below the local average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well-connected by bus, with a 10-minute ride to the city centre according to one resident.
Primary school basisschool Joannes XXIII is 593 m away (about a ten-minute walk). Secondary schools Pouwer College and Ithaka are 310 m away (a five-minute walk). There are also special education options like SBO St. Maarten within walking distance.
With 140 m² of floor area over multiple floors, it likely has at least three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zamenhofdreef en omgeving
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