A waterside apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Nicolaas Beetsstraat, right on the water and in the centre of Utrecht, in the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood. It is a portiekflat, a classic walk-up apartment, built in 1956. The asking price is €489,000. For context, there are currently 26 apartments for sale in this neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €551,731. If you are considering apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its central, waterside setting.
Inside the home
The apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, spread over a single floor on the third living level. The living area is 59 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €120. The agent describes the setting as 'aan water en in centrum', which means it is right on the water and in the centre.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood within Utrecht's Binnenstad district, with about 2,050 residents. It is a place where most households are single-person (64%), and the average household size is 1.5. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says: 'The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the water lies a nice park and a large meadow.' Another notes: '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.' A third resident, living on the Singel, mentions that the streets behind it are quiet and peaceful, though the walk from the central station at night can feel a bit scary. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the location and some downsides like noise and occasional litter. For more on the area, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets further. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, right on your doorstep, and also at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, a couple of streets away. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. Regarding address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. Noise from rail, air and industry is below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 71% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars and Lauteslager Makelaars.
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About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-14, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €489,000 is stated in the listing. Currently, 26 apartments are for sale in Hooch Boulandt, with an average asking price of €551,731 and a median of €492,000. The average price per square metre for these listings is €7,943, while this apartment is listed at €8,288 per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 59 square metres. No precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average is available.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat with 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, all on a single floor on the third living level. The living area is 59 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €120.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not part of the listing information we have. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price or describe its development over the past five years. If you need the WOZ value, it is typically available from the municipality's WOZ register.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data. Noise from rail traffic is 36 dB Lden, from air traffic 40 dB Lden, and from industry 45 dB Lden, all below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home. Residents of the district also mention noise as a downside of living close to the centre.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area 71% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 415 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. A Jumbo is at 538 metres and a SPAR at 539 metres, both a couple of streets away. A PLUS is at 626 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 637 metres. Within 5 kilometres, there are 66 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is odbs Puntenburg, at 419 metres, which is a five-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool is at 531 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter is at 755 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.2 kilometres away. There are 130 schools within 5 kilometres, so choices are abundant in this part of Utrecht.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, just 80 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The same line also stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt at 259 metres and Utrecht, Catharijneconvent at 436 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is 735 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, giving you access to national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood of Hooch Boulandt like?
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood in Utrecht's Binnenstad district, with about 2,050 residents. Most households are single-person (64%), and the average household size is 1.5. Residents of the wider district rate their living environment 7.54 out of 10, based on nine reviews. They praise the walkability and proximity to the centre, but some mention noise and occasional litter. The neighbourhood has a mix of pre-war and post-war housing, with 32.4% built between 1945 and 1970.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, we cannot provide a comparison with the asking price or the historical development of the municipal valuation. The absence of this figure is not unusual, as the WOZ value is not always included in listing data. Other property details, such as the layout and features, are provided by the agent and are described in the listing.
