A waterside apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This third-floor apartment on Nicolaas Beetsstraat sits right on the water in the middle of Utrecht, in the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood. The setting is described by the agent as being on the water and in the centre, which gives you a sense of what living here might feel like. The asking price is €495,000. For context, there are currently 26 apartments for sale in this part of the city, with an average asking price of €551,731. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its location.
Inside the home
The apartment was built in 1956 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, and it is offered in full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €120 per month. The agent describes the property as an apartment, and it is located on the third floor.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
Hooch Boulandt is a small neighbourhood within the Binnenstad district, with around 2,050 residents. It is a place where many people live alone, as 64% of households are single-person households. Residents of the district give 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 beautiful park and a large meadow." Another resident 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, who lives on the Singel, mentions that the streets behind it are quiet and peaceful, though the area has few amenities. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the location and some concerns about noise and cleanliness. For more on the area, see the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and SPAR are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, odbs Puntenburg, is also just around the corner, with the Agatha Snellenschool a short walk further. The pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is a couple of streets away, while the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat is on your doorstep, served by bus line 2. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities you would expect from a city centre, and you can read more about the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, such as rail, air and industry, are below the standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to stay medium by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars and Lauteslager Makelaars on Funda.
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About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-15, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €495,000. The average asking price for apartments in this area is €551,731, and the median is €492,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 49 m², is €10,102. These figures are provided for context, and the asking price is simply what the seller is asking.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including one bedroom and one bathroom. The home is on a single floor, on the third floor of the building. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The volume of the home is 127 m³.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. The agent does not provide further details about insulation beyond the double glazing. The energy label is a fact about the home, and the actual energy costs will depend on your usage.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there is a homeowners' association fee of €120 per month. This is a common arrangement for apartments in the Netherlands, where the association is responsible for the maintenance of shared areas and the building's exterior. The fee is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost to consider alongside the mortgage and utilities.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address risk data shows that the noise level from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Other noise sources, such as rail, air and industry, are below the standards. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement inside the home. Residents of the district mention noise as a con of living close to the centre.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 415 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. The Jumbo and SPAR are slightly further, around 538 and 539 metres. For schools, odbs Puntenburg is the nearest primary school, at about 419 metres, followed by the Agatha Snellenschool at 531 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
How far is the nearest bus stop and train station?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, which is about 80 metres away, on your doorstep. It is served by bus line 2. Utrecht Centraal train station is about 735 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This makes the apartment well placed for both local and national travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water. Another mentions that living close to the centre has pros and cons, with noise being a con, but the walkability is a big plus. A third resident notes that the streets behind the Singel are quiet, but there are few amenities and little sense of community.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state a WOZ value, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The absence of a WOZ value is not unusual, as it is not always included in listings. The other property details, such as the number of rooms and the energy label, are provided by the agent and are stated in the listing.
