A modern apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment on the Van Sijpesteijnkade is a 2022 build with an A+ energy label, so it is a very efficient home to run. With 67 m² of floor space, it is a compact but well-proportioned place to live. The rent of €1,543 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €1,955, which puts it on the keen side for what is on offer. For context, apartments in Utrecht in this area typically go for more.
The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood
This is a busy, central neighbourhood, and the one review on reflects that. One resident says: "Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!" They also note that "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 gets a thumbs up, and the resident mentions a "very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex." The same review flags some unease about walking alone late at night and a wish for more green space. Based on this single review, it is a mixed picture: great convenience, but with the trade-offs of city-centre living. The neighbourhood is home to many young adults, with a high share of one-person households. The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood is very much a city-centre area.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have a SPAR just around the corner, and an AH to go a couple of streets away. A full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and there is another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For schools, Kindercampus Molenpark is a five-minute walk, and odbs Puntenburg is just beyond that. Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht, a secondary school, is also a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around easy. The municipality of Utrecht has plenty to offer in terms of amenities and connections.
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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 Sijpesteijnkade 17D, Utrecht
Is €1,543 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €1,955, so it is on the keen side. The apartment is 67 m², which works out at about €23 per m², compared with the neighbourhood average of €24 per m². Given the modern build and central location, the price looks competitive.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as assessed.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 211 metres, so it is on your doorstep. An AH to go is at 252 metres, and a full Albert Heijn is at 274 metres. For a wider choice, there is another Albert Heijn at 422 metres and a Jumbo at 478 metres, all within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. Kindercampus Molenpark is at 556 metres, odbs Puntenburg at 577 metres, and KBS De Pijlstaart at 583 metres. For secondary education, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is at 635 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around the city and beyond. The neighbourhood is also well served by public transport, according to local reviews.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Based on one review, it is a busy but convenient place to live. The resident notes that amenities are wonderful and public transport is excellent, but also that it is not accessible by car and can feel unsafe late at night. There is a green courtyard at the apartment complex, which is a plus.
