Nieuwegracht-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Herenstraat sits in the heart of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad, where the streets hum with students, professionals and the occasional canal boat. At 46 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, with an energy label B that keeps running costs in check. The asking price of €349,000 is remarkably keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,120,375, partly because the home is much smaller than the typical 130 m² in this area. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Nieuwegracht-Oost is a tight-knit pocket of the Binnenstad, home to about 1,165 people. It's a place of singles and older couples, nearly half of households are one-person, and only 75 have children. The streets are lined with 19th-century buildings, and 90% of homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its quiet canalside atmosphere and mix of students and long-term residents. The neighbourhood Nieuwegracht-Oost is one of Utrecht's most central yet peaceful corners.
Your morning routine could start with a coffee at one of the many cafés just around the corner. For groceries, Boon's Markt, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are all a five-minute walk away on the same block. The Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a couple of streets away, and St-Gregorius College for secondary education is within a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick escape from the city buzz. The municipality Utrecht offers all the cultural and practical amenities you'd expect from a Dutch city centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Willems & Steinvoort Makelaars.
Details of this home
Herenstraat 6B, Utrecht
Data from Nieuwegracht-Oost
Data from Nieuwegracht-Oost
69 within 5 km
128 within 5 km
About Herenstraat 6B, Utrecht
The asking price of €349,000 is 69% below the average asking price in Nieuwegracht-Oost (€1,120,375), but that average is skewed by much larger homes. The median asking price is €1,062,000, and the cheapest listing in the neighbourhood is €325,000. Given the compact 46 m² and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small apartment in this area.
The energy label is B, which is efficient for a home built in 1875. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, none have label B, 37.5% have label C, and 12.5% have D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short bus ride. Utrecht Centraal is the main station with connections across the country.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (200 m), Vrije School Utrecht (242 m), and Agatha Snellenschool (689 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 319 m away.
Currently there are 8 homes for sale in Nieuwegracht-Oost, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €2,250,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 25 days, indicating a fairly active market.
In the most recent data, 163 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. Given the central urban location (address density 5,917 per km²), this is typical for a city centre area. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents and a lively but generally safe atmosphere.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwegracht-Oost
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