Kapelstraat 4
Wittevrouwen, Utrecht
AreaA historic ground-floor apartment in Wittevrouwen
This ground-floor apartment on Kapelstraat 4 sits in Wittevrouwen, a lively part of Utrecht's Noordoost district. The building dates from 1860, giving it a classic city character. With a last known asking price of €325,000, the home was priced well below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stood at €557,000. The price per square metre came to €6,915 based on the agent's listing. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area was €7,041, so this home sat in line with the local market. If you were looking at [apartments in Utrecht], this one stood out for its price point. This home has not been online since 25 August 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this benedenwoning had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was listed as 47 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has a volume of 174 m³ and comes with full ownership. It is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area. There was a homeowners' association fee of €50 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Wittevrouwen
Wittevrouwen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 6,730 residents. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 5,360 per square kilometre. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "A very nice place to grow up. 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 describes it as a "Village in the City", noting that people say hello and children play in the street. A third review is far more critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets and student nuisance. The reviews clearly paint different pictures, so it is worth reading them all. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households at 60 percent. For more context, you can read about [the Wittevrouwen neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, the Nieuwe Regentesseschool is a couple of streets away, while the School aan de Singel for secondary education is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijken Biltstraat, Praktijk Barels is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Koert Biltstraat pharmacy is nearby too. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug is on your doorstep with lines 5, 55 and N20. Utrecht Maliebaan train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the urban conveniences you would expect from a city this size, and you can find more about [the municipality of Utrecht] on our site.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €564,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lay 42 percent below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58 percent, from €357,000 to €564,000. As for address-level risk indications, the road traffic noise load is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. In this postcode area, 75 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 7 percent of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, the current flood risk is elevated, and the heat stress risk is medium. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Wij Makelaardij on Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 was 42 percent below the WOZ value of €564,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This meant the asking price was significantly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is the official valuation used by the municipality, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value was notable, but what it meant for the eventual sale price was up to the market to decide.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a ground-floor apartment with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was listed as 47 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has a volume of 174 m³. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it is a ground-floor dwelling. The property comes with full ownership and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to homes with less efficient labels. The label is a standardised measure of the energy performance of a building. It is based on the characteristics of the home, such as insulation and heating systems. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1860, which is before 1970, and in this postcode area 75 percent of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 7 percent of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These figures give an indication of the risk in the area, but they do not say anything definitive about this particular property.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The road traffic noise load at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. They give an impression of the noise environment, but actual noise levels can vary depending on the exact position of the home and other factors.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Jumbo is just 117 metres away, which is on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 177 metres away, also very close. Another Albert Heijn is 433 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is at the same distance. In total, there are 65 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so you have plenty of choice for your daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Nieuwe Regentesseschool, a primary school, is 293 metres away. The Koorschool Utrecht, another primary school, is 317 metres away. For secondary education, the School aan de Singel for vbo and mavo is 183 metres away, and the School aan de Singel for vwo and havo is 205 metres away. In total, there are 126 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug, which is 146 metres away and serves lines 5, 55 and N20. Another stop, Utrecht, Wittevrouwen, is 220 metres away and serves many more lines including 18, 27, 28, 73, 74, 77 and various night lines. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, which is 875 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around the city and further afield.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79, based on seven reviews. The reviews are mixed. One resident says it is "A very nice place to grow up", mentioning the proximity to Griftpark and neighbourhood parties. Another describes it as a "Village in the City", with people saying hello and children playing in the street. A third review is critical, mentioning poorly maintained streets and student nuisance. The reviews reflect different experiences, so it is worth reading them all to get a balanced picture.
How did the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre for this home was €6,915, based on the agent's listing of 47 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €7,041. This meant the price per square metre was slightly below the neighbourhood average. The living area of 47 m² was 43 percent smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m², which was reflected in the lower total asking price.
