A calm spot in the middle of Utrecht
This apartment sits on the Van Asch van Wijckskade, a quiet stretch of the canal in the heart of Utrecht. The setting is right in the centre, yet the street feels peaceful, with a park and a large meadow just across the water. The asking price of €495,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €585,842, which puts it on the keen side compared with other apartments in Utrecht.
The apartment itself
Built in 2000, this three-room apartment on the second floor has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 53 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it comes with a balcony. You own the property outright, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €91.
Life around the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet, clean side of the centre, with a lovely park opposite and easy access on foot or by bike. Another notes that the streets behind the Singel are very quiet, though the walk home from the station can feel dark at night. A third resident loves how walkable everything is, despite the noise that comes with living so close to the centre. The neighbourhood has 2,685 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. For a closer look at the area, see the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn, Boon's Markt and Jumbo all within a ten-minute walk. Koorschool Utrecht is on your doorstep for primary education, and the School aan de Singel for secondary education is a couple of streets away. Huisartsen Binnenstad is just around the corner for the GP, and the Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad is even closer. Bus stops at Wittevrouwenbrug and Janskerkhof are a five-minute walk, with lines 5, 55 and N20 among the options, and Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €443,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €287,000 to €443,000. As for the address, the road-traffic noise level is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk currently low. 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 two channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij.
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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 Van Asch van Wijckskade 22B, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €585,842 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area is also €495,000, so this home sits right at the middle of the market. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 53 m², is €9,340, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €7,582 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second storey. The living area is 53 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². The home has a balcony and a volume of 189 m³. It was built in 2000 and is fully insulated, with district heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €443,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €287,000 in 2020 to €443,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is medium. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 21% of the buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. Additionally, 75% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 203 metres, and another Albert Heijn is 464 metres away. Boon's Markt is 533 metres, Jumbo is 591 metres, and a third Albert Heijn is 597 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping easy without needing a car.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Koorschool Utrecht, a primary school, is 167 metres away. For secondary education, the School aan de Singel for vwo and havo is 281 metres, and the School aan de Singel for vbo and mavo is 299 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is 376 metres, and St-Gregorius College is 580 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug, 352 metres away, with lines 5, 55 and N20. Utrecht, Janskerkhof is 401 metres with many lines including 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and night lines. Utrecht Centraal train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their area an average score of 7.54 out of 10, based on nine reviews. One resident praises the quiet, clean Nieuwegracht and the nearby park, while another notes the streets behind the Singel are peaceful but can feel dark at night. A third resident loves the walkability to the city centre, despite the noise.
