Lucasbolwerk 18B
Nobelstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA classic apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This first-floor apartment on Lucasbolwerk 18B sits in the Nobelstraat en omgeving neighbourhood, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad. The building dates from 1800, so you are living in a piece of the city's history. With a price of €499,000, this home is priced 21% below the average asking price of €634,286 for apartments in Utrecht, which puts it on the sharp side compared to the local market.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 61 m². The home has a volume of 247 m³. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony or garage, so outdoor space is not part of this listing.
Life in Nobelstraat en omgeving
This is a compact neighbourhood of just over a thousand residents, and it feels like it. Most households are single-person, and the streets are lively with students and young professionals. 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 street is a nice park and a large meadow." The neighbourhood is very walkable and bikeable, though cars are not recommended. The crime figure for the area is 416 incidents, which you can interpret as you see fit. For more context, have a look at the Nobelstraat en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Your daily errands are all within easy reach. A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and several Albert Heijn branches are a couple of streets away. For school, the Koorschool Utrecht is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, and the Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug is on your doorstep with lines 5, 55 and N20. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the urban conveniences you could want, as you would expect from a city centre location. The municipality of Utrecht is well served by amenities and transport links.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. As for the address risks, these are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Lauteslager Makelaars.
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About Lucasbolwerk 18B, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €499,000 is 21% below the average asking price of €634,286 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,524, while this home is listed at €8,317 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the area is €550,000, so this apartment sits below that figure.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and spans a single floor level. The living area is listed as 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 61 m². The volume of the home is 247 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but it is not included in the listing information we have. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price or comment on its development over recent years.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both of which are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1800, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. Additionally, 22% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, located about 294 metres away, which is just around the corner. There are also several Albert Heijn branches within a short walk: one at 360 metres, one at 413 metres and another at 426 metres. An Ekoplaza is also at 426 metres. With 67 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school from this home?
The nearest school is the School aan de Singel, a secondary school for vwo and havo, located about 168 metres away. Another secondary school, the School aan de Singel for vbo and mavo, is at 200 metres. For primary education, the Koorschool Utrecht is at 239 metres, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is at 361 metres. All are within a short walk.
What public transport options are available near this apartment?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug, about 135 metres away, serving lines 5, 55 and N20. Another stop, Utrecht, Stadsschouwburg, is at 182 metres with many more lines including 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and several night lines. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, approximately 788 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Nobelstraat en omgeving neighbourhood has about 1,005 residents. It is dominated by single-person households, which make up 78% of all households. The age profile is young: 56% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and 23% are between 15 and 25. Only 4% of households have children. The average household size is 1.3 people.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
According to the climate risk data, the current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage systems, is medium. Heat stress is also medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not specific to this property.
