A compact apartment in the heart of Arnhem
This apartment on the Oude Kraan sits right in the middle of Arnhem's lively centre, with the buzz of the city around the corner. Built in 1961, it is a gallery flat on the second floor with a free view, and it comes with an energy label C. At €265,000, the asking price was keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came to €487,875. For context, that puts it well below the average for apartments in Arnhem. This home has not been online since 7 October 2026.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area was 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 55 m². It has double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €135.
Life in the Utrechtsestraat neighbourhood
The Utrechtsestraat is a compact urban neighbourhood with around 1,280 residents, and it is very much a place of young households: 45% of residents are between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider Centrum district give it an average score of 7.38, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's local and you can get anywhere." Another notes: "Beautiful neighbourhood close to the finest amenities." A third resident mentions the station, the supermarket and a large park all within easy reach. The neighbourhood has 651 homes, of which 27% are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Utrechtsestraat neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH to go is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. For primary education, De Opmaat is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori College Arnhem is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Arnhem Centrum is just around the corner, and the Medsen Apotheek is a short stroll. Arnhem Centraal station is a five-minute walk, and the central bus station at Arnhem, Centraal Station is on your doorstep with dozens of lines including 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, 29, 32, 33, 36, 60, 62, 103, 105, 110, 127, 300, 302, 303, 306, 406, 608 and 806. For the wider area, see the municipality of Arnhem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €230,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 15% above that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €165,000 to €230,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data: the building dates from 1961 and sits on clay soil, and 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Sonsbeeck makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Oude Kraan 56, Arnhem
How did the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €265,000 was 46% below the average asking price in the Utrechtsestraat neighbourhood, which was €487,875. The price per square metre was €4,907 based on the agent's listed floor area of 54 m², which was about 10% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict was therefore described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is a gallery flat on the second floor with a balcony. The living area was 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 55 m². The volume is 180 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €230,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €265,000 was 15% above this value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €165,000 to €230,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1961 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 67% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is AH to go at 226 metres, followed by a SPAR at 339 metres and an Albert Heijn at 525 metres. A Jumbo is at 678 metres and a Lidl at 712 metres. All are within a short walk of the apartment.
How far is the nearest train station?
Arnhem Centraal station is 308 metres away, about a five-minute walk. The central bus station at Arnhem, Centraal Station is 227 metres away and serves dozens of bus lines, including 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, 29, 32, 33, 36, 60, 62, 103, 105, 110, 127, 300, 302, 303, 306, 406, 608 and 806.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider Centrum district give it an average score of 7.38, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's local and you can get anywhere." Another says: "Beautiful neighbourhood close to the finest amenities," mentioning the station, supermarket, a large park and a short walk to university. A third resident notes the presence of homeless and shady people as a downside.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label C. This was a mid-range label, so energy costs would be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent stated the home had double glazing, cavity wall insulation and floor insulation, which were separate facts from the label itself.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €135. This is the amount paid to the VvE for the shared maintenance and upkeep of the building. The property is in full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease.
