Jacobskerksteeg 5
Wijk C, Utrecht
AreaA spacious apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment on Jacobskerksteeg sits right in the middle of Utrecht's historic centre, where the streets are always alive with people and activity. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the home's size and its surroundings, not its energy performance. At 119 m², the floor area is 98% larger than the neighbourhood average of 60 m², and the rent of €2,095 per month sits above the average of €1,943 for rentals in the area. That price is on the high side, but it reflects the generous space and the prime central setting, in line with what you would expect for apartments in Utrecht.
The Wijk C neighbourhood
Wijk C is a compact, walkable neighbourhood where everything in the city centre is within easy reach. One resident describes it as a "perfect location closer to city centre", noting that while living so close to the centre brings noise, the walkability is a huge plus. They say: "We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away." The area is home to around 1,390 people, with a high proportion of single-person households and few families with children. It is a densely built-up part of the city, with a very strong urban feel. This is the Wijk C neighbourhood at its most central.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the centre, with everything you need just a short stroll away. For groceries, there are three Albert Heijn supermarkets within a couple of streets, the nearest just around the corner, plus an AH to go and Boon's Markt a little further on. For families, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Montessori Kind Centrum LEF and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek, while secondary options like School aan de Singel are also close by. The nearest park is about a ten-minute walk, and the train station is 1.6 km away. This is the municipality of Utrecht at its most convenient.
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At the time of writing the home is listed only via Rotsvast Utrecht.
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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 Jacobskerksteeg 5, Utrecht
Is €2,095 a fair rent for this apartment?
At 119 m², this apartment is nearly twice the size of the average rental in Wijk C, which comes in at 60 m². The rent of €2,095 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,943 and the median of €1,843, but the extra space explains much of that difference. Compared with other rentals in the area, the price per square metre works out in line with what larger homes typically command.
How big is this apartment compared with others in the neighbourhood?
The floor area is 119 m², which is 98% larger than the neighbourhood average of 60 m² for rentals. That makes it a notably spacious option in Wijk C, where most rental homes are considerably more compact. If space is a priority, this apartment stands out clearly from the typical offering in the area.
What is it like to live in Wijk C?
Wijk C is a very central, walkable neighbourhood. One resident gives it a score of 8.38 out of 10, calling it a "perfect location closer to city centre". They mention that noise is the main downside of living so close to the centre, but they love how walkable everything is. The neighbourhood has a strong urban character with a high density of addresses and mostly single-person households.
How close are the nearest shops and schools?
Daily errands are easy on foot. The nearest Albert Heijn is about 265 metres away, with two more within 300 metres. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Montessori Kind Centrum LEF at 348 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek at 467 metres. Secondary education is also close, with School aan de Singel about 667 metres away.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Rotsvast Utrecht has published only the street and price on their site.
