Hugo de Grootstraat 2
Buiten Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
AreaA grand apartment on a quiet street
On Hugo de Grootstraat, a quiet road in a residential area, this apartment occupies a protected position in Buiten Wittevrouwen, one of Utrecht's older neighbourhoods. The building dates from 1903, a time when this part of the city took shape. With an asking price of €975,000, the home sits well above the average asking price of €466,688 for apartments in Utrecht, and at €7,169 per m² it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €7,187 per m².
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². The home has a garden facing north, and it is sold as full ownership. The agent notes double glazing and HR glazing as insulation, with gas heaters for heating. A homeowners' association fee of €120 per month applies.
Life in Buiten Wittevrouwen
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.6, based on eleven reviews. One resident says: "The neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained." Another adds: "It's a good neighbourhood but a lot could also be better in terms of cleanliness, parking, safety." The district is home to about 4,785 people, and most homes here were built before 1945. For a sense of what the Buiten Wittevrouwen neighbourhood feels like, the reviews paint a picture of a lively, engaged community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and an Ekoplaza nearby. Basisschool de Odyssee is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is also within walking distance. Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Apotheek Wilhelmina is nearby. Bus line 8 stops at Utrecht, Oosterstraat just around the corner, and Utrecht Maliebaan station is on your doorstep. The wider municipality of Utrecht offers plenty more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €854,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 14% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €598,000 to €854,000. As for address-level indications, road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, above the norm, and industrial noise at 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Quist Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Hugo de Grootstraat 2, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was set at €854,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €975,000 is 14% above that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the gap between the official valuation and what the seller is asking.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 136 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². There is a garden facing north, and the home is sold as full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes double glazing and HR glazing as insulation, and gas heaters for heating. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Industrial noise is also measured at 51 dB Lden, above the norm. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise 40 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. The building dates from 1903, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 6% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of paalrot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 483 metres, with another at 571 metres and a third at 583 metres. An Ekoplaza is also at 583 metres, and a Jumbo at 669 metres. All are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool de Odyssee is about 426 metres away, a five-minute walk. Vrije School Utrecht is at 507 metres, and the Agatha Snellenschool at 539 metres. For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is at 559 metres. All are within a comfortable walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 8 stops at Utrecht, Oosterstraat at 236 metres, and at Utrecht, Oudwijkerdwarsstraat at 325 metres. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Universiteitsmuseum at 371 metres. Utrecht Maliebaan train station is just 149 metres away, on your doorstep.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.6 out of 10, based on eleven reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is considered safe, has an active community, and is well maintained. Another notes that cleanliness, parking and safety could be better. These reviews describe the wider district, not just this specific street.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €7,169 per m² based on the agent's listed area of 136 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,187. So the price per m² is roughly in line with the neighbourhood average, though the total price is high because of the large living area.
