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Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Smakkelaarsveld sits right in the thick of it, the city buzz is literally on your doorstep. At 69 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an energy label C it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €425,000 is remarkably keen: it's 51% below the neighbourhood average and the cheapest of the 20 homes currently for sale in this part of town. For context, that's a rare entry point into this central area, especially when you compare it with the wider range of apartments in Utrecht.
This is Utrecht's transport and shopping hub, and it shows. One resident sums it up: "Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!" They add: "In 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." The neighbourhood is densely built and extremely urban, over 5,200 addresses per km², and most homes are post-2010, though this one dates from 1975. The neighbourhood Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs is dominated by single-person households (725 out of 1,205), and the average household size is just 1.5. It's a young, transient area: over 1,500 residents are between 25 and 45.
Daily errands couldn't be easier. For groceries you have an AH to go just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a full Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. For school runs, KBS De Pijlstaart and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF are both about five minutes on foot. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality Utrecht has everything you'd expect from a major city, restaurants, libraries, parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Pauw Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Smakkelaarsveld 63, Utrecht
Satisfactory · 1 resident
In 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.
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About Smakkelaarsveld 63, Utrecht
Yes, it's very competitive. The asking price is 51% below the neighbourhood average of €858,850 and is the cheapest of the 20 homes currently for sale in Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs. The average price per m² in the area is €8,017, so at roughly €6,159 per m² this apartment is priced well below that. However, it is also 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 106 m².
It's busy and central, with excellent public transport and all amenities within walking distance. One resident says: 'In terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car.' They also mention feeling uncomfortable walking alone late at night due to homeless people and 'creepy individuals'. The apartment is high up, so street noise is less noticeable.
Utrecht Centraal station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it very convenient for commuting or travelling to other cities.
The energy label is C. That means the home is reasonably energy-efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 46.7% of homes have label A or A+, so this is slightly below the local average.
Yes, several. An AH to go is just around the corner (212 m), a Jumbo is a couple of streets away (239 m), and a full Albert Heijn is within a five-minute walk (265 m). There's also a SPAR at 427 m.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: KBS De Pijlstaart (463 m), Montessori Kind Centrum LEF (467 m), and odbs Puntenburg (493 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away.
The neighbourhood is not accessible by car, as one resident notes. Utrecht city centre has limited parking and many pedestrianised areas. You would likely rely on public transport, cycling, or walking.
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