Kapelstraat 4
Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA compact apartment in Wittevrouwen
This apartment on Kapelstraat 4 sits in Wittevrouwen, a lively neighbourhood in Utrecht's Noordoost district. The area is known for its mix of students, families, and long-time residents, with a village-like feel in parts. The asking price of €325,000 is sharp compared to the average asking price of €563,385 for apartments in Utrecht.
The home itself
The apartment was built in 1860 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The living area is 48 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, bedrooms, or outdoor space.
The Wittevrouwen neighbourhood
Wittevrouwen is a dense, urban area with a strong student presence. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer." Another resident, referring to the wider district, notes: "When I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (60%), and the average household size is 1.7. For more on the area, see the Wittevrouwen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk. For schools, the Nieuwe Regentesseschool is a couple of streets away, and the School aan de Singel is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat is equally close. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug is on your doorstep with lines 5, 55, and N20, and Utrecht, Wittevrouwen is a couple of streets away with many more lines. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers extensive amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €564,000 as of 2025-01-01, and the asking price is 42% below this value. The asking price is also 42% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €563,385. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is elevated, and there is a medium indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain. The current flood risk is elevated, but the 2050 projection is low. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 54 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. 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 Wij Makelaardij and Wij 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 Kapelstraat 4, Utrecht
What is the asking price and how does it compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €325,000. The WOZ value is €564,000 as of 2025-01-01, and the asking price is 42% below this value. This means the asking price is significantly lower than the municipal valuation, which may reflect the home's compact size or other factors. The neighbourhood average asking price is €563,385, so this home is priced well below that average.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area is 48 m² according to the BAG registration. This is 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 89 m². The listing does not provide details on the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, so the exact layout is not stated. The apartment was built in 1860 and has an energy label A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. However, the label does not provide information about the specific insulation or heating systems. The home was built in 1860, but the label indicates it meets modern efficiency standards.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data. This is because the home was built before 1970 (in 1860), and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area where 75% of properties were built before 1970. Additionally, 7% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
According to area-level climate data, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is elevated, but the 2050 projection is low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are indications for the area, not a specific assessment of this property.
What is the noise situation around this home?
Area-level data shows that road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, also below the norm. This means road traffic may be noticeable, but rail and air traffic are not expected to cause significant noise disturbance.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Jumbo is just 117 metres away, Albert Heijn is 177 metres away, and there are additional Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza stores within 433 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient, with options ranging from conventional to organic.
What schools are in the area?
There are both primary and secondary schools nearby. The Nieuwe Regentesseschool is a primary school just 293 metres away, and the Koorschool Utrecht is 317 metres away. For secondary education, the School aan de Singel is 183 metres away. This provides good options for families with children of different ages.
How is the public transport connectivity?
Public transport is well accessible. The bus stop Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug is 146 metres away with lines 5, 55, and N20. Another stop, Utrecht, Wittevrouwen, is 220 metres away with many more lines including 18, 27, 28, and night buses. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, 875 metres away, offering rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on seven reviews. Some praise the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties, while others mention issues like student nuisance and poor street maintenance. One resident says it feels like a village in the city, with greenery and a car-free street. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space. It also does not mention insulation, heating, or ownership details. The only property details provided are the living area of 48 m², the year of construction (1860), and the energy label A.
Experiences from Wittevrouwen
How residents experience their neighbourhood
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €563,385 | €620,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,622 | – |
| Rent price | €2,041 p/m | €2,400 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Experiences from Noordoost
How residents experience their district
A fascist neighbourhood that claims to be left-wing. Poorly maintained streets. Everywhere there is vomit, glass, and rubbish. Dirty pavements, graffiti everywhere, every street suffers from a huge nuisance of students. Students overpopulate the area. No diversity, too expensive shops. Only rich white people. Social inequality is clearly visible here. 1000 metres away in Overvecht people have nothing, here in abundance. Full of snobs. Social housing is only 6 percent, deliberately sold off, all homes are being split: unliveable, too much noise, and expanded with extra floors. People earn an average of 6-10,000 per month and look like tramps. There is no cohesion, people are focused on themselves, all islands. The atmosphere is gone. It was once a beautiful neighbourhood, but yuppies, damn students and damn expats have turned it into a white enclave of coke-sniffing egotrippers.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving so close to Griftpark was great fun to grow up in, and there are also often neighbourhood parties that make it all a lot closer.
Auto-translated to English by AIWhen I come to Voordorp, it really feels like a village. People look at you, say hello, children play in the street, and there's a lot of greenery. It's also car-free, which makes it nice and quiet on the street! Once there was a fight between a bunch of street youths, but I don't think they were from the neighbourhood. Because I hardly ever see people hanging around on the street, which I also like. My room is practically on the pavement and I never have any trouble with anyone. I also come from a village and was a bit afraid of the city's hustle and bustle, but it's not like that at all, so that's really great.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and also mixed in terms of people. Supermarket and the city centre are a 5-minute walk or bike ride away. Although there are trees, there is more nature than in other places, but still not enough.
Auto-translated to English by AIArranges everything quickly, there are many people from your delivery time
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood to live in. Here and there some green spaces and playgrounds for children. There's a large supermarket in the area with a shopping centre around it that also has a chemist etc. There are 2 schools in the area, one of which has a less strong reputation, which already limits the choice. The area is easily accessible by car and bike, although the Zuilense ring sometimes gets congested. The bus connection is less good; the 55 goes past the area and the 4 goes through the area. Unfortunately, the 4 is not a reliable bus and if it doesn't come, you can wait half an hour for the next one. Sometimes there is still some rubbish on the street, especially around De Gaard. The large waste containers there really look a mess and have a lot of rubbish lying next to them. My neighbours are friendly. The area is quiet yet still in the city; within 10 minutes by bike you're in the city centre and within a few minutes by car you're on the motorway.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is cosy, but there is also some nuisance from the Salvation Army hostel.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,507 | €618,620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,760 | – |
| Rent price | €1,948 p/m | €1,962 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 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 | €594,392 | €545,276 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,538 | – |
| Rent price | €1,906 p/m | €1,879 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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