Oudegracht 312E
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA canal-side apartment in Utrecht's historic centre
This ground-floor apartment on the Oudegracht sits right on the water in the heart of Utrecht. The building dates from 1450, making it one of the oldest in the city, but the home has an energy label A, an efficient label. At €775,000, the asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,057,107, so it's on the low side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,849, and this home's price per m² is €9,568 based on the agent's floor area. You can compare it with other apartments in Utrecht.
What the home offers
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 81 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 84 m². The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. There's a sunny terrace (zonneterras) and the property is located on the ground floor. The monthly HOA fee is €168. The home is described as being on the water and in the centre.
The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood
This is a lively part of the Binnenstad district, with a very high address density of 5,617 addresses per km², typical for a very strongly urban area. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: '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.' Another notes: 'I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it are actually very quiet and peaceful.' The neighbourhood has 1,452 homes, 35% of which are owner-occupied. For more details, see the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger, a ten-minute walk away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities of a major city; find out more about the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €520,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 49% above the WOZ value. The home is in an area with elevated foundation risk, an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, above the norm; railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium (current and 2050). These are all area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij Exclusief and Grifhorst Makelaardij Exclusief.
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About Oudegracht 312E, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €775,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,057,107. The median price in the neighbourhood is €772,500, so this home is priced close to the median. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,849, while this home's price per m² is €9,568 based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of the apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 81 m² according to the agent (84 m² per the BAG registration). The volume is 381 m³. It's a ground-floor apartment with a sunny terrace.
What is the WOZ value and how does it relate to the asking price?
The WOZ value is €520,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €775,000 is 49% above the WOZ value. The WOZ is a municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the risks for this address?
The area has an elevated foundation risk indication (area-level, not an inspection). Road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, above the norm. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium (current and 2050). These are all area-level indications from public data.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (296 m), Jumbo is a five-minute walk (466 m). Primary schools include Agatha Snellenschool (382 m) and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof (569 m). The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger (929 m), and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep (249 m).
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood is in the Binnenstad district, very strongly urban with a high address density. Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.59. One resident says it's walkable to the city centre but can be noisy; another notes that some streets are quiet. There are few cafés in the area, so the sense of community is limited.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent, just around the corner (152 m). The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, a ten-minute walk (619 m).
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, the apartment has a sunny terrace (zonneterras). It's a ground-floor apartment, so the terrace is at ground level.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout.
How old is the building?
The building was built in 1450, making it one of the oldest in Utrecht. The year of construction is a fact and does not imply any specific condition.
Experiences from Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving
How residents experience their neighbourhood
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AII 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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,057,107 | €772,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,849 | – |
| Rent price | €2,020 p/m | €2,110 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad
How residents experience their district
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AII live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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. We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in the Zeven Steegjes all my life and really enjoy it here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent. I never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals. There should be much more green space in the centre for my liking. It could be so much better. We do have a very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Binnenstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €756,605 | €633,886 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,079 | – |
| Rent price | €2,045 p/m | €2,032 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,623 | €549,294 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,519 | – |
| Rent price | €1,895 p/m | €1,859 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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Oudegracht 312E, Utrecht
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