Smakkelaarsveld 45
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
AreaA city apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment sits in the middle of Utrecht's station area, where the city's energy is literally on your doorstep. Smakkelaarsveld 45 is part of Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, a neighbourhood that has been reshaped in recent years with new towers and public spaces. The asking price of €695,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,001,133, which puts it on the low side for this part of town. For context, apartments in Utrecht currently average €8,515 per m², while this home comes in at €8,176 per m².
Inside the home
Built in 1975, this one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor with 85 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 86 m². The home has one bathroom and a volume of 276 m³. The roof terrace is part of the homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution, and covers 348 m². The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs should be manageable.
Life around the station
This is a district where most residents are young adults, with 66% between 25 and 45, and 59% of households are single-person. Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average 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: "The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night." The neighbourhood itself has 2,355 inhabitants, and the housing stock is almost entirely post-2010, though this building dates from 1975. For more on the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood, the picture is one of a dense, urban environment.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A large supermarket is just around the corner, with AH to go, Jumbo and Albert Heijn. Primary schools are a couple of streets away, including KBS De Pijlstaart and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF. The nearest GP, Gezondheidscentrum Lombok, is a ten-minute walk, while Boots Apotheek Utrecht is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus stop Utrecht, Daalsesingel is just around the corner with lines 1, 3, 6 and 7, and Utrecht Centraal station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the facilities you would expect from a major city.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise at 46 dB and aircraft noise at 41 dB are both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Brecheisen Makelaars Utrecht B.V.
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About Smakkelaarsveld 45, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €695,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,001,133. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €725,000, and prices range from €499,000 to €2,695,000. The price per m² is €8,176, based on the agent's listed living area of 85 m², which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €8,515 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment with one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 85 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 86 m². The volume is 276 m³. The home also includes a roof terrace that belongs to the homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution, covering 348 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The home was built in 1975, but the label reflects the current insulation and heating installations.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public address-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this specific home. Residents of the district also mention noise as a downside of living close to the centre.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this property?
According to public address-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is low. Pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas and other public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. AH to go is 212 m away, Jumbo is 239 m, and Albert Heijn is 265 m. A bit further, at 358 m, there is another AH to go, and SPAR is at 427 m. With 68 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest primary school?
The nearest primary school is KBS De Pijlstaart at 463 m, followed by Montessori Kind Centrum LEF at 467 m and odbs Puntenburg at 493 m. All three are within a five-minute walk. There are 133 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful if you are considering education in the wider area.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Daalsesingel at 128 m, served by lines 1, 3, 6 and 7. Utrecht, Vredenburg at 203 m offers many more lines, including 2, 5, 8, 55, 74 and several night buses. Utrecht Centraal train station is 292 m away, so national rail connections are within a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has 2,355 inhabitants, with a very high share of young adults: 66% are between 25 and 45 years old. Single-person households make up 59% of all households, and only 7% of households have children. The average household size is 1.5. This is a typical urban, central neighbourhood with a transient population.
How do residents rate living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.59 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident praises the walkability to the city centre, while another mentions that the quiet streets can feel scary at night. The reviews reflect the district as a whole, not specifically this immediate area.
