A classic apartment in the heart of Utrecht
This apartment on Zuilenstraat 1-2 sits in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad. Built in 1871, it is a piece of the city's 19th-century heritage, with the energy label D. The asking price of €550,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,120,676, which is 51% lower. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Utrecht sits well above this figure.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans two floors and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, with a volume of 304 m³. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, comes to €5,914.
The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water, though they note that the walking paths sometimes have a lot of cigarette butts. Another resident, living on the Singel, mentions the traffic there but says the streets behind are quiet and peaceful, with few amenities but easy access to shops on foot. A third resident loves how walkable the area is to everything in the city centre, despite the noise. The neighbourhood has 2,660 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 66%. The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood is part of the historic core, where 90% of homes were built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Jumbo a couple of streets away and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Agatha Snellenschool is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Reiger, is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Boswijk is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent on your doorstep, and the train station Utrecht Maliebaan is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and more. According to area-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the building dates from before 1970 and 18% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Quist Makelaardij.
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About Zuilenstraat 1-2, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €550,000 is 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,120,676. This makes the price keen compared with the average. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €9,061, while this home is listed at €5,914 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €750,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The volume is 304 m³. The living area is listed as 93 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home was built in 1871 and has an energy label D.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area, 18% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at 358 metres. Jumbo is at 523 metres, and SPAR is at 608 metres, both within a five-minute walk. Boon's Markt is at 685 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 755 metres. There are 69 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Agatha Snellenschool at 416 metres, followed by Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 482 metres and Vrije School Utrecht at 518 metres. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is at 603 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent, just 88 metres away, and also at Utrecht, Universiteitsmuseum at 220 metres and Utrecht, Centraal Museum at 354 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan at 501 metres, about a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water, though they note some litter on the paths. Another resident mentions the traffic on the Singel but says the streets behind are quiet and peaceful, with easy access to shops on foot.
