A grand apartment on Mariaplaats
This is a striking home on Mariaplaats, in the heart of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad. Built in 1996, the apartment sits on a quiet road in the centre, with an open setting. The asking price is €1,350,000. It is the most expensive of the 31 homes currently for sale in this area, and the price is 131% above the average asking price of €584,255. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €13,613, while this home comes in at €8,232 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its size and central position.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 530 m³. The living area is listed as 164 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 138 m². There is a rear garden of 16 m² facing south, accessible via the back entrance, plus a roof terrace and a balcony. The property is insulated with roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and has underfloor heating throughout. The ground lease is municipal and has been bought off in perpetuity, so there is no annual ground rent to pay.
The neighbourhood around Mariaplaats
This is a lively part of the city centre, where residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet, clean side of the centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water, though they note that cigarette butts can be a nuisance on the walking paths. Another resident, living on the Singel, says the streets behind it are very quiet and peaceful, and that all necessary shops are within easy walking distance, but mentions that the lack of cafés means there is little sense of community. A third resident loves how walkable the area is to everything in the city centre, despite the noise. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,790 inhabitants, and 72% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, about a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Utrecht is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, just around the corner, and Utrecht Centraal station is a five-minute walk. The city centre is part of the municipality of Utrecht, which offers a wide range of amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,071,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 26% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €834,000 to €1,071,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 33% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970 and 23% of properties in the neighbourhood having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, the flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mark Renkema Makelaardij B.V. and Mark Renkema Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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 Mariaplaats 32C, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,350,000 is 26% above the WOZ value of €1,071,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 131% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €584,255, making this the most expensive home currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 164 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 138 m². There is also a rear garden of 16 m² facing south, a roof terrace and a balcony. The property has underfloor heating throughout.
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 relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, but the lease has been bought off in perpetuity. This means there is no annual ground rent to pay, and the lease does not expire. This is a common arrangement in Utrecht, and it can be an important factor when considering the total cost of ownership.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. In this postcode area, 33% of properties were built before 1970, and in the neighbourhood, 23% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the area around Mariaplaats?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications. Residents of the wider district mention noise as a con of living close to the centre.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just 188 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 379 metres away, and Jumbo is 393 metres away, both just around the corner. There are also several other options within a short walk, including Boon's Markt and AH to go, so daily groceries are very convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 270 metres away, and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 565 metres away. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 683 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run easy on foot or by bike.
How far is the nearest train station?
Utrecht Centraal station is 561 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. This gives direct access to national rail services. There are also several bus stops nearby, including Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat at 276 metres, which is served by bus line 2.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet, clean side of the centre, while another mentions that the streets behind the Singel are very peaceful. A third resident loves the walkability to the city centre, despite the noise. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
