Arthur van Schendelstraat 96
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
AreaA calm spot in the middle of Utrecht
This apartment sits in Hooch Boulandt, a quiet pocket of Utrecht's Binnenstad district where the bustle of the city centre feels a world away. The Nieuwegracht runs nearby, and residents describe this side of the centre as peaceful and clean, with a park and a large meadow just across the water. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €526,930, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Utrecht.
A compact apartment from 1991
Built in 1991, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor with two rooms in total and a volume of 304 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area at 66 square metres, while the BAG registration records 67 square metres. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the street 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 itself is home to around 2,050 people, and a large share of households are single-person. The Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood is well placed for getting around on foot or by bike, though residents caution that driving is not ideal here.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. Jumbo is just around the corner, with Coop and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt on your doorstep, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Utrecht offers plenty within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property in the available data. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 39 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in this area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Paul Dijkstra Makelaars.
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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 96, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €526,930. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is 13% below the neighbourhood average. This makes the asking price keen relative to what is generally asked in Hooch Boulandt.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, including one bedroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed by the agent at 66 square metres, while the BAG registration records 67 square metres. The property was built in 1991 and has a volume of 304 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively economical when it comes to energy consumption, so you can expect moderate heating and electricity costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 39 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is just around the corner at 279 metres, Coop is at 310 metres, and Albert Heijn is at 327 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 476 metres and PLUS at 549 metres. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is 380 metres away. Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 637 metres, and KBS Gertrudis at 645 metres. For secondary education, Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 905 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt at 192 metres, at Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug at 288 metres, and at Utrecht, Centraal Museum at 393 metres. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 413 metres away, so both bus and train options are within easy reach.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, while another mentions that living close to the city centre means noise but also great walkability. These reviews describe the wider district, not specifically Hooch Boulandt.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Hooch Boulandt has around 2,050 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old, making up 44% of the population, followed by 45 to 65 at 20% and 65 and older at 18%. Single-person households account for 64% of all households, and 61% of the homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied.
