Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Justus van Effenstraat sits in a surprisingly peaceful corner of Utrecht's bustling city centre. At €475,000, the asking price is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €558,438, making it a keen entry into the local market. The 56 m² floor area is smaller than the typical home in the area, but the property's energy label C and 1905 character add charm. For context, apartments in Utrecht vary widely in price and size.
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood within Utrecht's Binnenstad district, with just over 2,000 residents. One resident describes it as "a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood," noting that the streets between the Singel and the railway are very peaceful. The same review mentions that while there are few amenities directly in the area, all necessary shops are easily reached on foot. The neighbourhood has a very high density (5,333 addresses per km²) and is dominated by single-person households. Most homes are apartments, and 61% are owner-occupied. Learn more about the neighbourhood Hooch Boulandt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and PLUS a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Agatha Snellenschool and odbs Puntenburg are both close by. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the Singel park is on your doorstep for a run or a stroll. Utrecht's historic centre, with its restaurants and cafés, is a short walk away. The municipality Utrecht offers a rich mix of urban amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Burgersdijk Saegaert Makelaars Blaricum BV and Buijs Regiomakelaars Blaricum - Laren.
Details of this home
Justus van Effenstraat 36, Utrecht
Good · 1 resident
I 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.
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About Justus van Effenstraat 36, Utrecht
The asking price of €475,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €558,438 and also below the median of €532,500. However, the floor area of 56 m² is 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². Compared to similar apartments in Utrecht, the price per m² (€8,482) is above the neighbourhood average of €6,802 per m², so the lower total price reflects the smaller size.
Hooch Boulandt is a quiet part of Utrecht's busy centre, with peaceful streets behind the Singel. It has few amenities directly in the area, but shops are within easy walking distance. The neighbourhood is very densely populated, mostly with single-person households. One resident notes that the quiet streets can feel a bit scary at night, especially the route from the central station.
Utrecht Centraal station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Albert Heijn is 322 m away (just around the corner), Jumbo is 402 m, and PLUS is 553 m. Several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk.
Primary schools within walking distance include Agatha Snellenschool (431 m), odbs Puntenburg (580 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (673 m). Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the home has reasonable insulation but may not be as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is unclear if there is any private outdoor space. The nearby Singel park (0.3 km) offers green space for recreation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hooch Boulandt
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