Oudegracht 370
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA canal-side home in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Oudegracht, one of Utrecht's oldest canals, in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood. The city centre is right on your doorstep, with the daily rhythm of canal life playing out below. The asking price of €599,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,262,450, a difference of 53 percent. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,715, while this home comes in at €7,582 per m². If you are looking at [apartments in Utrecht], this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
A home with centuries of history
The apartment was built in 1575, making it part of Utrecht's historic canal belt. The living area is 79 m² according to the BAG registration. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The listing does not provide further details on the layout, number of bedrooms, or any outdoor space, so those specifics remain unknown.
Life in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood
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 city centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water, though they note that cigarette butts can accumulate on the walking paths. Another resident, living on the Singel, mentions that the streets behind it are quiet and peaceful, and that all necessary shops are within easy walking distance. A third resident loves how walkable the area is to everything in the city centre, though they mention noise as a downside. The neighbourhood itself has 2,660 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 66 percent. [The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood] is part of the historic core of [the municipality of Utrecht].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far away: the Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Coop is a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets away, while the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Centraal Museum, just around the corner. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a ten-minute walk.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications at area level, not based on an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 35 dB and aircraft noise at 40 dB both stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and in 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Thea Geerts Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oudegracht 370, Utrecht
What does the asking price of €599,000 say about this apartment?
The asking price is 53 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,262,450. Per square metre, the price is €7,582, which is 13 percent below the neighbourhood average of €8,715 per m². The price verdict is keen, meaning it is priced sharply compared with other homes currently for sale in this part of Utrecht.
How large is this apartment and what is the price per square metre?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 79 m². That works out to €7,582 per m² based on the asking price. The neighbourhood average living area is 174 m², so this apartment is considerably smaller than the typical home in the area, which is reflected in the lower absolute asking price.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. In the neighbourhood, 27.8 percent of homes for sale have a label of A or better, while 27.8 percent have a label of D or lower. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data from the KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. The building was constructed in 1575, before 1970, and 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. In the wider area, 18 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this particular apartment.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated for this address. The flood risk from surrounding waters is low, both currently and looking ahead to 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is just 79 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. The Jumbo is 249 metres away, and the Coop is 585 metres away. Within a five-kilometre radius there are 68 supermarkets in total, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is 177 metres away. For secondary education, the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is 712 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include odbs Puntenburg at 763 metres, the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 765 metres, and the Vrije School Utrecht at 797 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Centraal Museum, 121 metres away, and at Utrecht, Universiteitsmuseum, 165 metres away. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is 661 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger at 965 metres, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is just 32 metres from the front door.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Binnenstad district, where this home is located, give their living environment an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the walkability to the city centre, while another notes the quiet streets behind the Singel. A third mentions that the area is very accessible by bike and on foot, but advises against driving a car.
