Loeff Berchmakerstraat 40
Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA monumental home on a historic street
This apartment on Loeff Berchmakerstraat 40 sits in the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood, right in the heart of Utrecht's Binnenstad. The building dates from 1450, making it one of the oldest addresses you will find. With a living area of 210 m² according to the BAG registration, this is a substantial home. The asking price of €1,195,000 is on the high side, sitting 117% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €550,600. For context, the average price per m² in this area is €7,792, while this home asks €5,690 per m² based on the BAG area. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its scale and history.
A home with centuries of character
The home was built in 1450, so it carries centuries of history within its walls. The energy label is F, which is a low rating, so expect significant heating costs. The living area is 210 m² according to the BAG registration. The agent does not provide further details about the layout, number of bedrooms, or outdoor space in the listing.
Life in the historic centre
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre." Another notes: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the water lies a nice park and a large meadow." The neighbourhood has 2,735 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 72%. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 6,553 per km². This is the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood, where history meets daily city life.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and Boon's Markt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Koorschool Utrecht and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad is just beyond that. Bus stops at Neude and Sint Jacobsstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N20, N41, N50 and lines 1, 3, 6, 7, 27 respectively. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,072,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price lies 11% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 16%, from €928,000 to €1,072,000. As for the address, public risk data indicates the road traffic noise level is 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as an area-level indication. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both currently and for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Droste De Vries Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Loeff Berchmakerstraat 40, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €1,072,000 with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €1,195,000 lies 11% above this WOZ value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it serves as a reference point rather than a direct price indicator.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low rating on the energy label scale, so you should expect significant heating costs. The label reflects the energy performance of the home but does not tell you about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level public data. The building dates from 1450, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. In the wider area, 21% of properties have an elevated pile rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
Public data indicates the road traffic noise level is 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures come from area-level public data and reflect the general sound environment around the address.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated for this address. Flood risk from surrounding water is low, both currently and for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property.
What amenities are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Boon's Markt a couple of streets away. Koorschool Utrecht and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a five-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad is nearby. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Neude and Sint Jacobsstraat are on your doorstep. From Neude, bus lines 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N20, N41 and N50 depart. From Sint Jacobsstraat, lines 1, 3, 6, 7 and 27 depart. Utrecht Centraal station is 810 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Living so close to the city centre has pros and cons. Main con is noise. But we love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre." Another notes the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a nice park across the water.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 117% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €550,600. The living area of 210 m² is 184% larger than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,792, while this home asks €5,690 per m² based on the BAG area.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The neighbourhood has 2,735 residents. Single-person households make up 72% of all households, and households with children account for 6%. The largest age group is 25 to 45 year olds at 48%. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 6,553 per km².
