Nieuwegracht 8
Nieuwegracht-Oost, Utrecht
AreaA canal-side home in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Nieuwegracht, one of Utrecht's most atmospheric canals, in the Nieuwegracht-Oost neighbourhood within the Binnenstad district. The setting is described as a quiet road, on the water and in the centre, which gives you the best of both worlds: a peaceful spot with the city's energy just outside. With a price of €1,995,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the area. For context, the asking price sits 56% above the neighbourhood average of €1,282,800, and the home is one of five apartments currently for sale in this part of Utrecht. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its size and canal-side position.
A grand apartment with generous proportions
Built in 1450, this apartment spans three floors and offers eight rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 300 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 240 m². The home features a rear garden, a parking space and a roof terrace, and it is located on the first floor. According to the agent, the property has partial double glazing, floor insulation and secondary glazing, with district heating and partial underfloor heating. It is offered as full ownership. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable.
Life on the Nieuwegracht-Oost
The Nieuwegracht-Oost is a quiet, clean corner of Utrecht's centre, according to residents of the Binnenstad district. One resident says: "De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide." Another notes that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, partly because there are few amenities in that part. The neighbourhood is very walkable and bikeable, though the car is not recommended. Some residents mention that the quiet streets can feel a bit scary at night, especially the stretch from the central station. The district scores an average of 7.59 out of 10 across eight reviews. The area has 1,165 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 65%. For more on the Nieuwegracht-Oost neighbourhood, the reviews give a balanced picture of daily life here.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is just around the corner, and the Vrije School Utrecht is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Boon's Markt is on your doorstep, with SPAR and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered: bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Domplein on your doorstep, and the Janskerkhof stop offers many more lines. Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht, where the city centre is literally on your doorstep.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risk indications, the road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the building dates from before 1970 and 22% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij and a listing on Funda. The agent is Grifhorst Makelaardij.
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About Nieuwegracht 8, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,995,000 is 56% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,282,800. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,291, while this home is listed at €6,650 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 300 m². There are currently five apartments for sale in the area, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €2,250,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and includes eight rooms in total, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is located on the first floor and has a living area of 300 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 240 m². The home features a rear garden, a parking space and a roof terrace. The volume is 1,218 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing, floor insulation and secondary glazing, with district heating and partial underfloor heating. These features contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the listing information we have. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated for this address. The building dates from 1450, which is before 1970, and 22% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Boon's Markt is on your doorstep at about 438 metres, and SPAR is just around the corner at 493 metres. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 530 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is at 560 metres. With 69 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is just around the corner at 155 metres, and the Vrije School Utrecht is a couple of streets away at 240 metres. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is at 284 metres and the School aan de Singel is at 674 metres. A kindergarten is also nearby at 200 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Domplein on your doorstep at 156 metres, and at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent at 265 metres. The Janskerkhof stop at 379 metres offers many more lines including 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and night lines. Utrecht Maliebaan train station is a ten-minute walk at 517 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give an average score of 7.59 out of 10 across eight reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a nice park across the water. Another mentions that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet and peaceful, though some find the quiet streets a bit scary at night.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk is low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, has an elevated risk indication. Heat stress is medium, both now and for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this specific property.
