Van Sijpesteijnkade 277
Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
AreaA modern apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment on the Van Sijpesteijnkade is a 2019 build with an A energy label, so it is very efficient to run. At €1,146 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen option when you look at the wider supply of apartments in Utrecht. The home itself is compact at 45 m², so it is a practical choice for single living or a couple.
Life in Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs
The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood is a busy, central part of Utrecht, and one resident sums it up well: "Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it!" They add that amenities are wonderful in the centre, though it is not accessible by car and public transport is excellent. The same resident notes they never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of homeless people and creepy individuals, and they would like more green space, though there is a nice green courtyard at the apartment complex. This is based on one review, so it reflects a single perspective. The area is dominated by young adults, with 67% aged between 25 and 45, and most households are single people.
Daily life on the street
For daily shopping, the SPAR is just around the corner, and an AH to go is a couple of streets away, with a full Albert Heijn and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For school runs, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and KBS De Pijlstaart and Kindercampus Molenpark are both a short stroll further, while Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is also close by. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the cultural and social life you would expect from a city centre.
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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 277, Utrecht
Is €1,146 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,146 is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €1,863, and it is the lowest rent currently available in the area. The floor area of 45 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 79 m², so the price reflects a compact home. Compared with other rentals in Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, this is on the keen side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label on the scale. 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 is a reliable indicator of the home's energy performance.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 203 metres, which is just around the corner. An AH to go is at 225 metres, and a full Albert Heijn is at 309 metres. For a bigger shop, a Jumbo is at 445 metres. Daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. odbs Puntenburg is at 542 metres, KBS De Pijlstaart and Kindercampus Molenpark are both at 587 metres, and Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is at 651 metres. For secondary education, Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is at 659 metres.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.2 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of the Netherlands without needing a car. The neighbourhood is also noted for its excellent public transport connections.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
One resident describes it as busy but enjoyable because the apartment is high up, so noise is hardly noticeable. They praise the amenities of living in the centre and the excellent public transport, but mention it is not accessible by car and they feel uncomfortable walking alone late at night. They also wish for more green space, though there is a green courtyard at the complex.
