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Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Sijpesteijnkade sits right in the thick of things, the city centre is literally on your doorstep. Built in 2019, it has a fresh, contemporary feel. At €1,194 per month, the rent is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €2,045, which is keen for a 50 m² home in this part of town. For context, see apartments in Utrecht.
Based on one review, a resident says: "Busy but because the apartment is high up you hardly notice it! 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-up (address density 5,225 per km²) and mostly consists of flats. It's a young area, most residents are between 25 and 45. For more, see the Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, odbs Puntenburg and KBS De Pijlstaart are both a couple of streets away. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's restaurants and shops are all within easy reach. See also the municipality of Utrecht.
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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.
About Van Sijpesteijnkade 35, Utrecht
At €1,194 per month, the rent is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €2,045. The apartment is 50 m², which is smaller than the average of 84 m² in the area. Given the central location and modern build, the price is on the keen side.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means you can expect low energy costs.
Public transport is excellent, as noted by a resident. Utrecht Centraal station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very well connected.
The Hoog-Catharijne NS en Jaarbeurs neighbourhood is very urban and busy, but residents say the high-rise apartments offer a quiet retreat. It's a young area with many singles. Amenities are abundant, but car access is limited.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. The resident review mentions a green courtyard at the apartment complex, but that is not part of this specific home.
The floor area is 50 m², but the layout is not specified.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €853,400 | €690,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,353 | – |
| Rent price | €2,045 p/m | €1,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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. We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in the Zeven Steegjes all my life and really enjoy it here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up there. It's quiet. Twijnstraat is beautiful. We hardly have any trouble with Altrecht. It's also nice that that's possible in the city. The neighbours are nice.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €738,558 | €623,508 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,919 | – |
| Rent price | €2,072 p/m | €2,103 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €27 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Leuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
Auto-translated to English by AIThings could be better, like installing cameras so we can see who dumps rubbish, but we also have an app so I have nothing to complain about; we help each other when we can.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €598,508 | €548,027 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,530 | – |
| Rent price | €1,908 p/m | €1,882 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
Van Sijpesteijnkade 35, Utrecht
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