Oudegracht 288
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA canal-side apartment with history
This apartment on the Oudegracht sits right on one of Utrecht's most iconic canals. Built in 1900, it has 139 m² of living space and an energy label C. At €675,000, the asking price was 36% below the neighbourhood average of €1,058,893, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Utrecht. This home has not been online since 9 July 2026.
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving
The neighbourhood Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving is a quiet, central pocket of the Binnenstad. One resident describes it as "Cosy without obligations" and says: "I grew up there. It's quiet. Twijnstraat is beautiful. We hardly have any trouble with Altrecht. It's also nice that that's possible in the city. The neighbours are nice." The area is densely urban with 5,617 addresses per km², and most homes are pre-war (85.7%). Many households are single-person (1,165 out of 1,550), and the average household size is 1.5.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof are both a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Utrecht offers a rich cultural scene, with a restaurant just a few steps from your front door and a park or garden within a couple of minutes' walk.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Lauteslager Makelaars and also appeared on Funda, so it was available through several channels.
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About Oudegracht 288, Utrecht
Was €675,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €675,000 was 36% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€1,058,893) and also below the median of €772,500. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €640,935, so this price was in line with recent sales. Given the 139 m² floor area and canal location, it appeared priced.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving is a quiet, central part of Utrecht's Binnenstad. It's densely built with pre-war architecture and a high proportion of single-person households. One resident calls it 'cosy without obligations' and appreciates the quiet streets, the beautiful Twijnstraat, and friendly neighbours. The area has a park within a couple of minutes' walk and plenty of restaurants nearby.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner (375 m), SPAR is a couple of streets away (513 m), and Jumbo is also within walking distance (545 m). For daily shopping, you have several options within a five- to ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Agatha Snellenschool (458 m) and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (500 m). For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is about 628 m away. The area has a total of 129 schools within 5 km.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards.
How many homes like this are available in the neighbourhood?
At the time, there were 14 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price was €1,058,893, and the median was €772,500. With 31 homes sold recently, the market is active.
