A calm spot in the middle of Utrecht
This apartment sits in Hooch Boulandt, a quiet pocket within Utrecht's bustling Binnenstad district. The streets here feel a world away from the busier canals, yet the city centre is within easy reach. With an asking price of €495,000, the home is priced in line with the market for apartments in Utrecht.
Inside the apartment
Built in 1992, this one-floor apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 71 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². According to the agent, the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, as well as double glazing (HR+ or HR++). Heating comes from district heating, and the energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water. Another notes that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, though the walk home at night can feel a bit eerie. A third resident loves how walkable everything is to the city centre, despite the noise. The neighbourhood has around 2,090 residents, many of them living alone. For more on the area, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Agatha Snellenschool is close by. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Nicolaas Beetsstraat on your doorstep, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Utrecht is well served by public transport.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 50 dB Lden, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Arthur van Schendelstraat 635, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €495,000. In Hooch Boulandt, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €526,930, with a median of €477,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,794, while this home is listed at €6,972 per m² based on the agent's stated living area. The price is in line with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 71 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home was built in 1992 and has a volume of 249 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, as well as double glazing (HR+ or HR++). Heating is provided by district heating. An efficient label generally means lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 39 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 41 dB Lden, and industry noise is 46 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
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, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks here?
Area-level data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public risk data, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 463 metres, and PLUS is a similar distance away. Jumbo is a couple of streets further at about 545 metres. SPAR and Coop are also within walking distance, at roughly 656 and 669 metres respectively.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
odbs Puntenburg, a primary school, is about 474 metres away, roughly a five-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool is at about 574 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 604 metres. KBS Gertrudis and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof are also within about a kilometre.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, about 218 metres away, and at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, about 246 metres away. Bus line 1 stops at Utrecht, Van der Goesstraat at about 448 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is about 760 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water. Another notes the streets behind the Singel are very quiet, though walking at night can feel a bit scary. A third resident loves how walkable everything is to the city centre.
Is this a busy or quiet part of Utrecht?
The apartment is in Hooch Boulandt, within the Binnenstad district. Residents describe the area around the Nieuwegracht as generally quiet, though not always very clean. One resident notes that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, partly because there are few amenities there. The city centre is easily reachable on foot or by bike.
