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Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis ground-floor apartment on Henriëtte Roland Holststraat 24 sits in Hooch Boulandt, a small neighbourhood tucked between the Singel and the railway in Utrecht's Binnenstad district. It is a very urban setting, with an address density of over 5,000 addresses per square kilometre, yet the street itself is calm. The asking price of €522,000 is in line with the market, sitting just above the average for apartments in Utrecht.
Built in 1994, this benedenwoning (ground-floor apartment) has one floor with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 76 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 228 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The ownership situation is noted as 'see deed'.
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: 'A quiet part of a busy neighbourhood', noting that the streets between the Singel and the railway are 'very quiet and peaceful', though the walk from the central station can feel 'scary at night'. Another resident appreciates the walkability: 'We love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre.' The neighbourhood itself has about 2,090 inhabitants, many of them single-person households. For more on the area, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy on foot. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, with Coop and PLUS a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Greev is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt on your doorstep, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a five-minute walk. All this within the municipality of Utrecht.
The WOZ value is €510,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. The WOZ has developed over the past five years, though the exact figures are not provided here. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of paalrot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is current flood risk, though by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and remains medium in 2050.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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 Henriëtte Roland Holststraat 24, Utrecht
The asking price is €522,000. The WOZ value is €510,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. This comparison is a factual observation; it does not indicate whether the price is high or low. The average asking price for apartments in this neighbourhood is €525,448, so this home is close to that average.
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is spread over one floor. The living area is 76 m², and the volume is 228 m³. There is a balcony. The property is a benedenwoning, meaning it is on the ground floor.
The agent has not published this information. As a result, the energy performance of the home is unknown. You would need to consult the agent or the seller for this detail, but it is not available in the current listing.
The WOZ value is €510,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. This is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, not the current market value. The asking price is 2% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value has developed over the past five years, but the specific figures are not provided in the listing.
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements for this specific home. The home is located near the Singel, which a resident describes as busy with traffic, but the streets behind it are quieter.
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of paalrot (wood rot in foundation piles). This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided.
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) risk is medium, and current flood risk is medium, but by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently medium and remains medium in 2050. These are indications for the area, not predictions for this specific property.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is about 335 metres away, Jumbo about 343 metres, Coop about 420 metres, PLUS about 500 metres, and another Albert Heijn about 520 metres. These distances are approximate and based on the nearest locations.
The nearest primary school is Agatha Snellenschool, about 417 metres away. Other primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (604 m), KBS Gertrudis (714 m), and odbs Puntenburg (720 m). For secondary education, Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is about 970 metres away.
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, about 128 metres away, served by bus line 2. Other stops include Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug (354 m) and Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat (408 m), also on line 2. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 525 metres away.
Residents of the Binnenstad district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident notes that the streets between the Singel and the railway are quiet and peaceful, while another appreciates the walkability to the city centre. Some mention that the area has few amenities and little sense of community.
The listing does not state the energy label. This is the only missing field according to the agent. The address and location details are complete, so neighbourhood and amenity information is accurate. The absence of the energy label means the energy performance is not known from this listing.
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €525,448 | €479,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,955 | – |
| Rent price | €2,157 p/m | €2,295 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 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 | €756,605 | €633,886 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,079 | – |
| Rent price | €2,045 p/m | €2,032 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 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 | €598,623 | €549,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Henriëtte Roland Holststraat 24, Utrecht
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