Oudegracht 56B
Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA historic apartment on the Oudegracht
This apartment sits on the Oudegracht, one of Utrecht's oldest canals, in the heart of the Binnenstad. The building dates from 1450, making this a piece of the city's medieval history. It is a tussenverdieping, an apartment on the second living floor, with the entrance on the 2e woonlaag. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that is 41% below the average asking price of €550,600 in this area, though the living area is also smaller than the neighbourhood norm. This is one of the apartments in Utrecht currently on the market.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The volume is 133 m³. According to the agent, the living area is 37 m², while the BAG registration records 47 m². The home is in full ownership (volle eigendom) and is heated with a central heating boiler (cv-ketel). The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected. The property was built in 1450, a fact that speaks to its age and character.
The Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood
This is a lively part of the city centre, where most residents are young adults: 48% are between 25 and 45, and 72% of households are single-person. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine 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: "The buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet." The reviews reflect a trade-off between the convenience of the centre and the bustle that comes with it. This is the character of the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Boon's Markt is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek are both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsen Binnenstad and Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad are also close by. Public transport is well covered: the bus stop Utrecht, Neude is on your doorstep with lines 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77, N1, N2, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9, 350, N20, N41 and N50. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise at 33 dB and aircraft noise at 41 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the building dates from before 1970. The current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht on Funda. The listing has been active since 7 October 2026.
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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 Oudegracht 56B, Utrecht
What does the asking price of €325,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €325,000. Compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €550,600, this is 41% lower, and the price verdict describes it as in line with the market. The price per square metre is €8,784, based on the agent's listed living area of 37 m². Note that the BAG registration records a larger living area of 47 m², which would change the per-square-metre figure.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The volume is 133 m³. The agent lists the living area as 37 m², while the BAG registration states 47 m². The home is in full ownership and is heated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The home was built in 1450, which is reflected in its character. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area 83% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 21% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of paalrot. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy walking distance. Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 213 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 214 metres. Boon's Markt is a couple of streets away at 343 metres. In total, there are 69 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you will never be far from a grocery store.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within a short walk. Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is about 419 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is at 473 metres, and Koorschool Utrecht is at 503 metres. For secondary education, School aan de Singel, offering vwo and havo, is about 603 metres away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are also within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop Utrecht, Neude is on your doorstep at about 153 metres, with a wide range of lines including 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and night lines. Utrecht, Sint Jacobsstraat is also close at 170 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is about 764 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine 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 mentions that the area is very accessible by bike and on foot, though the car is not recommended. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the location and awareness of the noise.
