Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
This apartment sits high above the bustle of Utrecht's station area, in the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood. It is a brand-new home, built in 2025, and it feels like living in the sky. With a price of €2,595,000, this is on the high side compared to other apartments in Utrecht, which average around €853,400 in this neighbourhood.
According to the agent, this apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 272 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 281 m². The home is fully insulated and heated with district heating and underfloor heating throughout. It comes with a private roof terrace and a parking space in the garage. The property is leasehold, but the ground rent has been bought off in perpetuity. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €1,346.
This is a district that revolves around the station and the Jaarbeurs, and it shows. Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "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." Another notes: "The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night." The neighbourhood has 2,355 inhabitants, and most households are single-person (59%). It is a very urban area, with an address density of 5,225 per square kilometre. For more on the area, see the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood.
Everyday errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and an AH to go is just around the corner. For a full shop, an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, odbs Puntenburg, is a couple of streets away, and Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is also within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Lombok is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Public transport is exceptional: the bus stop Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, with dozens of lines, is just around the corner, and the tram stop Utrecht, CS Jaarbeursplein is equally close. Utrecht Centraal station is a five-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Utrecht.
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while other noise sources (rail, air, industry) are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, but heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V.
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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.
About Hoola van Nootenstraat 291, Utrecht
The asking price is €2,595,000. This is well above the average asking price of €853,400 for homes in the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood, and it is also higher than the median price of €690,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 272 m², is €9,540.
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is spread over two floors and is located on the 13th residential floor. The total volume is 868 cubic metres.
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs for heating and hot water, although the exact amount depends on your usage and energy prices.
Yes, the agent mentions a roof terrace (dakterras) is present. There is no garden mentioned, but the roof terrace offers private outdoor space. Additionally, there is a parking space in the garage (parkeerkelder).
The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not always available at the time of listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
According to public address data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Noise from rail traffic is 38 dB, from air traffic 41 dB, and from industry 48 dB, all below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication and does not replace an actual inspection of the property. The home was built in 2025, so it is new construction.
Public climate data indicates that the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the current flood risk is also low, remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
There is a SPAR supermarket at 224 metres, an AH to go at 299 metres, and an Albert Heijn at 582 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 588 metres, and a Jumbo at 703 metres. So you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
The nearest primary school is odbs Puntenburg at 562 metres, and Kindercampus Molenpark at 571 metres. For secondary education, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is at 482 metres, and Descart at 920 metres. All are within walking distance.
The bus stop Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde is at 264 metres, with many bus lines. The tram stop Utrecht, CS Jaarbeursplein is at 279 metres, with tram lines 20 and 21. Utrecht Centraal train station is at 377 metres, so you have excellent access to national and international rail connections.
The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood is very urban, with a high address density. Residents of the wider Binnenstad district rate their living environment with an average score of 7.59. Reviews mention the convenience of being close to the centre, but also noise and some dark, quiet streets at night.
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €936,333 | €695,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,395 | – |
| Rent price | €1,922 p/m | €1,782 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 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 | €754,520 | €626,902 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,953 | – |
| Rent price | €2,096 p/m | €2,055 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 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 | €591,873 | €537,519 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,530 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Hoola van Nootenstraat 291, Utrecht
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