Springweg 153
Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt, Utrecht
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This ground-floor apartment sits on Springweg, in the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic centre. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in the centre, which is a rare combination in this part of town. The asking price of €525,000 is 53% below the average asking price of €1,120,364 for homes in this neighbourhood, and also sits well below the average for apartments in Utrecht. Given the price per square metre of €7,721 based on the agent's floor area, this is on the low side compared with the neighbourhood average of €8,219 per m².
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 258 m³. The living area is listed as 68 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a back garden facing southwest. It is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The agent states the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property was built in 1920 and carries an energy label E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life around Springweg
This is a compact, densely built part of Utrecht, with 1,965 residents and a very high address density of 5,549 per km². Most households are single people, and the average household size is just 1.5. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, 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 Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the road lies a nice park and a large meadow." The district-level reviews describe the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood as walkable and well placed for the centre, though some mention noise and litter.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger, is about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, a couple of streets away, and Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €771,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 32% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €485,000 to €771,000. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, with 18% of properties in the postcode area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress as medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, all through Paul Dijkstra Makelaars.
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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 Springweg 153, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 32% below the WOZ value of €771,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €485,000 to €771,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. It is on the ground floor and has a back garden facing southwest. The living area is listed as 68 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 133 m². The home is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property was built in 1920.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 18% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The building dates from 1920, and 43% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is 264 metres away, with a Jumbo at 418 metres and a SPAR at 594 metres. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is 377 metres away, and the odbs Puntenburg primary school is 559 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger, is 1,076 metres away, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is 230 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, 208 metres away, and at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, 224 metres away. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan, 769 metres away. The address density is very high at 5,549 per km², reflecting the central urban location.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, 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 Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the road.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €525,000 works out at €7,721 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 68 m². The average asking price per m² in this neighbourhood is €8,219. The asking price is also 53% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,120,364.
Is there a garden with this apartment?
Yes, the agent states the apartment has a back garden facing southwest. The home is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible from the living space. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land as well as the building.
