A waterside apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This 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 means the city's canals and historic streets are literally on your doorstep. The asking price is €445,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €551,731, and the average asking price per m² is €7,943, while this home is listed at €9,082 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [apartments in Utrecht]( /koopwoningen/utrecht/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its central, waterside position.
A compact, energy-efficient flat
Built in 1956, this portiekflat (a type of walk-up apartment) is on the third floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 50 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating (stadsverwarming), and it comes with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The property is in full ownership (volle eigendom) and has a monthly HOA fee of €120. The total volume is 127 m³, and the agent notes that the home is located on the water and in the centre.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
Hooch Boulandt is a small, central neighbourhood within the Binnenstad district, and it is a place where the city's energy meets quiet corners. 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." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,050 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person (64%). The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 61% of homes being owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood]( /buurt/hooch-boulandt-utrecht/ ).
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine here is easy on foot. The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Agatha Snellenschool is also within walking distance. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice, 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, and Utrecht Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities of a major city, and you can read more about [the municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this address 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 that year; in this neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding (heavy rain) is elevated, while the current and 2050 flood risk from rivers is low, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars and Lauteslager Makelaars on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-16, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €445,000 can be compared with the neighbourhood averages. The average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €551,731, and the median asking price is €492,000. Prices range from €395,000 to €1,190,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,943, while this home is listed at €9,082 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures give a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a portiekflat (a walk-up apartment) on the third floor, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 50 m². The total volume is 127 m³. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. The property is in full ownership, and there is a monthly HOA fee of €120.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The heating is provided by district heating (stadsverwarming), which is a common system in Utrecht. The energy label is based on the official registration and reflects the home's energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for property taxes, and it is determined annually by the municipality. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the WOZ value or to see how the value has developed over the past five years. The asking price is €445,000, but the WOZ value may differ from the market price.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, the noise from road traffic at this address is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside the home. The main noise source to be aware of is road traffic.
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 (in 1956) and that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. In this neighbourhood, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the current flood risk from rivers is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, and they describe the general situation in the area rather than the specific condition of this home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 415 metres, with a Jumbo at 538 metres and a SPAR at 539 metres. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 419 metres away, and the Agatha Snellenschool is 531 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, just 80 metres away, served by bus line 2. There are also stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt (259 metres) and Utrecht, Catharijneconvent (436 metres), both on the same line. Utrecht Centraal train station is 735 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of the city and beyond by public transport.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Hooch Boulandt is a small, central neighbourhood within the Binnenstad district. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.54 out of 10, 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: "We love how walkable this neighborhood is to everything in the city centre." The neighbourhood has around 2,050 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households (64%).
Why are there no property details in this listing?
This listing does not state the WOZ value, which is not part of the agent's listing but is municipal data. The absence of the WOZ value means no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. All other property details, such as the layout, energy label, and features, are provided by the agent and are stated in the listing.





