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Herenstraat 8

Nieuwegracht-Oost, Utrecht

€ 395,000
Neighbourhood Nieuwegracht-Oost, UtrechtNeighbourhood
Popular neighbourhood for first-time buyers
30% of residents are aged 25 to 45
Energy label F
Insulation can make a big difference at this label
AI summary

A historic apartment in the heart of Utrecht

This apartment on Herenstraat sits in the lively Binnenstad district, surrounded by centuries-old streets and canals. At €395,000, the asking price is 65% below the neighbourhood average of €1,120,375, a keen entry point for a buyer who values location over square metres. The 68 m² floor area is 48% smaller than the local average, so space is compact. For context, see apartments in Utrecht.

The Nieuwegracht-Oost neighbourhood

Nieuwegracht-Oost is a dense, historic part of the city centre with 1,165 residents, mostly one-person households (495). Families with children are few (75), and the average household size is just 1.5. The area has a very high address density (5,917 per km²), reflecting its urban character. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood. Learn more about the Nieuwegracht-Oost neighbourhood.

Life on the street

Daily errands are easy: a park or public garden is on your doorstep, and several supermarkets are just around the corner, Boon's Markt, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are all within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a couple of streets away, and secondary school St-Gregorius College is also within walking distance. The municipality of Utrecht provides all municipal services; see the municipality of Utrecht for more.

Source and agent

At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij. The energy label is F, the least efficient label, so expect higher heating costs.

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Features

Details of this home

Date discovered24 July 2026
StatusAvailable
Price € 395,000
Price per m²€ 5,809
Living area68m²
Rooms2
Bedrooms1
Year built1875
Energy labelF
NeighbourhoodNieuwegracht-Oost
DistrictBinnenstad
MunicipalityUtrecht

Location

Herenstraat 8, Utrecht

Neighbourhood statistics

Data from Nieuwegracht-Oost

Residents1,165
Men47%
Women52%

Housing market

Data from Nieuwegracht-Oost

Housing stock621
Avg. assessed value€ 706,000
Homes for sale46%
Rental homes54%

Supermarkets

69 within 5 km

Boon's Markt
Ganzenmarkt 2-6
515m
Albert Heijn
Nachtegaalstraat 55
515m
Ekoplaza
Nachtegaalstraat 51A
515m

Schools

128 within 5 km

Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof
Primary education · 205 pupils
200m
Vrije School Utrecht
Primary education · 446 pupils
242m
St-Gregorius College
Secondary education · 425 pupils
319m

Frequently asked questions

About Herenstraat 8, Utrecht

Is €395,000 a fair price for this apartment?

The asking price of €395,000 is 65% below the average asking price in Nieuwegracht-Oost (€1,120,375). However, the apartment is also 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average (68 m² vs 130 m²). Given the compact size and the energy label F, the price is keen for a buyer prioritising location over space.

What is the energy label and what does it mean?

The energy label is F, which is the second-lowest rating on the scale. This means the home is not energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively high heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online; it does not specify which aspects of the property cause the low rating.

How far is the nearest train station?

The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.

What shops and schools are nearby?

Several supermarkets are within a five-minute walk: Boon's Markt, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are all about 515 m away. For primary schools, the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 200 m away, and Vrije School Utrecht is 242 m away. Secondary school St-Gregorius College is 319 m from the apartment.

What is the neighbourhood like?

Nieuwegracht-Oost is a very urban, historic area in Utrecht's city centre. It has a high population density, with many one-person households and few families. The area scores high on urbanity (level 1) with an address density of 5,917 per km². It's a lively, central location with a park on your doorstep.

How old is the building and what condition is it in?

The building was constructed in 1875. The listing does not provide any information about the condition of the property, so no conclusions can be drawn about maintenance or installations from the build year alone.

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Grifhorst Makelaardij
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