Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Arthur van Schendelstraat, a quiet road in the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood, right in the heart of Utrecht. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road, in the centre and in a residential area. It is a portiekflat, a classic walk-up apartment, on the third floor. With a price of €550,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average of €519,862 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,870, while this home comes in at €6,627 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one is priced above the local average.
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 83 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It has a balcony, and the property is on the third floor. The home is heated with district heating and has double glazing. The ownership structure is a municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €233.57.
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the water lies a nice park and a large meadow." Another notes: "Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre." The neighbourhood has 2,090 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. It is a very urban area, with an address density of 5,333 per km². The reviews reflect a mix of quiet streets and the bustle of the centre, so it is worth reading them for a fuller picture of the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and a Coop and an Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, a five-minute walk away. All of this is within the municipality of Utrecht.
The WOZ value of the home is €538,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and industrial noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current and 2050 flood risk are both low. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Morgen Makelaardij and Morgen Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Arthur van Schendelstraat 101, Utrecht
The asking price of €550,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €538,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The comparison is precomputed and shows the asking price sits slightly above this official figure.
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 83 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the property is on the third floor of a portiekflat building.
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, which means the energy costs are likely to be relatively manageable. The home is heated with district heating and has double glazing, according to the agent. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and industrial noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at 315 metres, and a Coop is at 317 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 359 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 447 metres. A PLUS is at 514 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is at 416 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 601 metres, and KBS Gertrudis is at 624 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.2 km. A childcare centre is at 300 metres.
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, just around the corner at 207 metres. The same line also stops at Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug at 324 metres and Utrecht, Centraal Museum at 427 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn at 422 metres.
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht." Another notes: "Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre."
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €233.57. This is stated in the listing.
The property is held under a municipal ground lease, which has been bought off in perpetuity. This means the ground lease has been settled permanently, so there is no recurring ground rent to pay. This is stated in the listing.
There are currently 29 homes for sale in the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood. The average asking price is €519,862, with a median of €479,000. Prices range from €389,000 to €1,190,000. The average price per m² is €7,870.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
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| Sale price | €519,862 | €479,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,870 | – |
| Rent price | €2,062 p/m | €2,198 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AII live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre. We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in the Zeven Steegjes all my life and really enjoy it here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent. I never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals. There should be much more green space in the centre for my liking. It could be so much better. We do have a very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €910,516 | €628,712 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,601 | – |
| Rent price | €2,111 p/m | €2,080 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €609,105 | €536,699 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,009 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,907 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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