Hollandse Toren 47
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodHigh above the city bustle
This apartment sits high up in the Hollandse Toren, so you get the buzz of Utrecht's centre without the street noise. At 123 m² with an A energy label, it's a modern, efficient home. The asking price of €1,045,000 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €839,182, putting it on the high side for apartments in Utrecht.
The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood
This is the beating heart of Utrecht, busy, central, and packed with amenities. One resident says: "In 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." They also note that the apartment complex has a nice green courtyard. The area is dominated by young adults (two-thirds are 25-45) and mostly single-person households. It's a place for those who want everything on their doorstep. Read more about the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For your daily bread, an AH to go is on your doorstep, with Jumbo and Albert Heijn just around the corner. For school runs, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a five-minute walk, and odbs Puntenburg is also close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and restaurants are just around the corner. It's all part of the municipality of Utrecht.
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At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars.
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About Hollandse Toren 47, Utrecht
Is €1,045,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €839,182, so it's on the high side. However, this is a modern 123 m² apartment with an A energy label in a prime central location. The median price in the area is €690,000, and recently sold homes averaged €815,043. You're paying a premium for size, efficiency, and location.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs is Utrecht's central station area, very busy, with excellent public transport and all amenities within walking distance. One resident describes it as wonderful for amenities but notes it's not car-friendly and can feel unsafe late at night due to homeless individuals. The apartment complex has a green courtyard, and being high up reduces noise.
How far is the train station?
Utrecht Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area is also well-served by buses and trams, making it easy to get around without a car.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An AH to go is just 75 metres away on your doorstep. Jumbo is 181 metres and Albert Heijn 243 metres, both just around the corner. For daily shopping, you have plenty of options within a few minutes' walk.
What schools are in the area?
Montessori Kind Centrum LEF (primary) is 459 metres away, a five-minute walk. Odbs Puntenburg (primary) is 513 metres, and KBS De Pijlstaart (primary) is 533 metres. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
How energy efficient is this apartment?
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 93.7% of homes have label A or better, so this is in line with the modern building stock. You can expect low heating costs.
Is the apartment quiet despite being in the centre?
Yes, because it's high up. One resident says: 'Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!' The apartment complex also has a green courtyard, offering a peaceful retreat from the city bustle.
How many apartments are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 22 apartments for sale in Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €2,695,000. The average price per m² is €8,227, so this apartment at €8,496 per m² is slightly above average.
Experiences from Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs
How residents experience their neighbourhood
In 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 AIStatistics for Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €936,333 | €695,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,395 | – |
| Rent price | €1,976 p/m | €1,858 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad
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 AIStatistics for Binnenstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €901,024 | €630,496 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,457 | – |
| Rent price | €2,106 p/m | €2,076 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €606,605 | €538,385 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,985 | – |
| Rent price | €1,929 p/m | €1,915 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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