Pelmolenweg 17
Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt, Utrecht
AreaA canal-side apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Pelmolenweg, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic centre. The setting is special: the home is on the water, in the centre, with a free view. It is a busy, lively part of town, with the Nieuwegracht and the Singel close by. The asking price of €579,000 is 48% below the average asking price of €1,120,364 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side for the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,219, and this home is listed at €7,329 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Utrecht, this one stands out for its price position.
A home with history and character
The apartment dates from 1843 and is spread over two floors, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second floor. According to the agent, the insulation consists of partial double glazing and wall insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The property is freehold, with a homeowners' association fee of €102 per month. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "De Nieuwegracht is a rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide." Another notes: "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." The district is very strongly urban, with an address density of 5,549 per km². Around 67% of households in the neighbourhood consist of single people. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the walkability and some noise from the busy streets. For more on the area, see the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, a Jumbo is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt on your doorstep, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a five-minute walk. The Diakonessenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address risk data provides area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 18% of properties in this postcode area having an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, as is the current flood risk, with the 2050 flood risk indicated as low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through Lauteslager Makelaars. The listing has been available since 10 September 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 Pelmolenweg 17, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €579,000 is 48% below the average asking price of €1,120,364 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is €875,000, with prices ranging from €335,000 to €1,995,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,219, while this home is listed at €7,329 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor and has a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². The volume of the home is 297 m³. The property is freehold, with a homeowners' association fee of €102 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent states that the home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The home was built in 1843, which is typical for this part of Utrecht.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data shows that road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home. Residents of the district mention noise as a downside of living close to the centre.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data: the building dates from before 1970, and 57% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 18% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, a Jumbo is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt on your doorstep, with additional stops at Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug and Utrecht, Centraal Museum within a couple of streets away. Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a five-minute walk away. The Diakonessenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 5,549 per km².
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a nice park across the water. Another resident mentions that living close to the centre has pros and cons, with noise as the main downside, but loves how walkable the neighbourhood is to everything in the city centre.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The address risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium. The flood risk for 2050 is indicated as low. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
