A waterside flat in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Nicolaas Beetsstraat in Hooch Boulandt, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic centre. The setting is described as being on the water and in the centre, which means the canals and the old town are effectively on your doorstep. The asking price of €489,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €526,930, a difference of 7 percent. For context, there are currently 30 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €526,930. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Utrecht].
A compact, single-floor apartment
Built in 1956, this is a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment, located on the second living floor. The agent lists the living area at 60 m², while the BAG registration records 50 m². The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor, with a volume of 156 m³. It comes with 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 energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Hooch Boulandt
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 and clean side of the centre, with a nice park and a large meadow across the water, though they note that the footpaths are not always spotless. 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, though they mention that the quiet streets can feel a bit scary at night. A third resident loves how walkable the area is to everything in the centre, with the main downside being noise. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,050 inhabitants, and 64 percent of households are single-person households. For more on the area, have a look at [the Hooch Boulandt neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far away: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Agatha Snellenschool is also within easy reach. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is just around the corner, while the GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat on your doorstep, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Utrecht is a lively place to live, and you can read more about [the municipality of Utrecht] for the wider picture.
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-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows that road traffic noise is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lauteslager Makelaars, who is the main agent for this listing.
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About Nicolaas Beetsstraat 2-9, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €489,000 is 7 percent below the average asking price of €526,930 for homes currently for sale in Hooch Boulandt. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,794, while this home is listed at €8,150 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. There are 30 apartments on the market in the area at the moment.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a portiekflat on the second living floor with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². The volume is 156 m³. The home is in full ownership and has a homeowners' association fee of €120 per month.
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 is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, according to the agent. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1956, and in this postcode area 71 percent of properties were built before 1970. In the wider area, 4 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
How noisy is the location?
The address-level noise data shows that road traffic noise is measured at 64 dB Lden, which is above the 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 the relevant standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is 421 metres away, with SPAR and Jumbo both around 540 metres. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is 399 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is 1,050 metres away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 414 metres away and the Agatha Snellenschool is 537 metres away. The nearest hospital, Diakonessenhuis, is 1,454 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, just 80 metres from the home, and also at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt at 262 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is 729 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The bus line serves the local area, and the central station connects to national rail services.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre with a nice park across the water. Another says the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, with shops within easy walking distance, though they note the quiet streets can feel a bit scary at night.
Is there a risk of flooding at this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is also expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which is flooding from heavy rainfall, is indicated as elevated. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050.
What is the homeowners' association fee and what does it cover?
The homeowners' association fee is €120 per month. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, such as building insurance, maintenance or a reserve fund. The home is in full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease to pay. The fee is a monthly cost to factor into the overall budget for this apartment.
