Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-14
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
AreaA waterside apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Nicolaas Beetsstraat, right on the water and in the centre of Utrecht. The setting is a quiet corner of the bustling Binnenstad district, where the Nieuwegracht offers a calm, clean side of the city. With a price of €489,000 for 59 m², that works out to €8,288 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €7,794 per m² for apartments in Utrecht.
Inside the home
Built in 1956, this one-bedroom apartment sits on the third floor and covers 59 m² across a single level. The agent lists double glazing and district heating, and the home is offered as full ownership. There is a monthly HOA fee of €120. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be modest.
Hooch Boulandt
This part of the Binnenstad is a mix of quiet streets and lively canals. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on eight 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." The area is very walkable and bikeable, though cars are not recommended. Around 63% of households here are single-person, and the neighbourhood has a young profile, with 44% of residents aged 25 to 45. For more on the area, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Jumbo and SPAR a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, odbs Puntenburg, is a five-minute walk, and the Agatha Snellenschool is just beyond. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep, and the GP Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat right outside, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Utrecht. At the address level, public risk data indicates road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars.
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About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-14, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €489,000 for 59 m², which comes to €8,288 per m². The average price per m² for apartments currently for sale in Hooch Boulandt is €7,794, so this home is priced above the neighbourhood average. The median asking price in the area is €477,000, and the average asking price is €526,930.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The total living area is 59 m², and the volume is 153 m³. The home is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €120.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home should have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also lists double glazing and district heating as features. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, there is no comparison available between the WOZ value and the asking price.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the building dating from 1956, before 1970, and the fact that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. In this neighbourhood, 4% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not a specific assessment of this property.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is a couple of streets away, with a Jumbo and SPAR about a five-minute walk. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep, and the GP Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, odbs Puntenburg, is a five-minute walk away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat right outside the door, and also at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt a couple of streets away. Utrecht Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk, giving access to national rail connections. The area is also very walkable and bikeable, according to residents.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give it an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water. Another notes the noise as a downside but loves how walkable the area is to everything in the city centre.
Is this a quiet neighbourhood?
Residents describe the streets behind the Singel as very quiet and peaceful, partly because there are few amenities in that part. One resident notes the Nieuwegracht is generally quiet, though not always very clean. Another mentions noise as a con of living so close to the city centre. The experience varies by street.
What is the demographic profile of the neighbourhood?
Hooch Boulandt has around 2,090 residents, with 63% living in single-person households and only 7% in households with children. The age profile is young, with 44% of residents between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 5,333 per km².
