A striking corner house on the Wolvenplein
This detached corner house from 1903 sits on the Wolvenplein, in the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood in the heart of Utrecht. The agent describes the setting as quiet, sheltered and right in the centre, which matches the feel of this part of the Binnenstad district. With an asking price of €750,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €550,600. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Utrecht sits well above the neighbourhood figure.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 338 m³. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². There is a rear garden of 10 m² facing southwest, plus a balcony. The property is freehold, with roof, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Living 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." Another notes: "The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night." The district is home to 2,685 people, with a high share of single-person households at 72%. The reviews describe a walkable, bike-friendly area where the car is best left at home. This is the Breedstraat en Plompetorengracht en omgeving neighbourhood, a compact part of the city centre.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy on foot. The Jumbo is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsen Binnenstad, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Koert Binnenstad is even closer. For schools, the Koorschool Utrecht is on your doorstep, and the School aan de Singel is just around the corner. Bus stops at Wittevrouwenbrug and Kleine Singel are a short walk, served by lines 5, 55 and N20. Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Utrecht. The address-level risk data, based on public sources and not an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the home was built before 1970 and 21% of properties in this area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low and heat stress is medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Grifhorst Makelaardij Exclusief.
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About Wolvenplein 18, Utrecht
What does the asking price of €750,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €750,000, which is 36% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €550,600. The price per square metre is €8,242 based on the agent's listed living area of 91 m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €7,792.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 91 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The property also has a rear garden of 10 m² facing southwest and a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. These are separate facts from the label itself. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data from public sources. This is not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1903, before 1970, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 21% of properties in this area have an elevated pile-rot risk.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 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.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 337 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. An Albert Heijn is about 389 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is about 402 metres away. There are 67 supermarkets within five kilometres, so grocery shopping is well covered on foot or by bike.
What schools are close to this home?
The Koorschool Utrecht, a primary school, is about 96 metres away, on your doorstep. The School aan de Singel, a secondary school, is about 42 metres away. The St-Gregorius College, another secondary school, is about 458 metres away. In total, there are 128 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Wittevrouwenbrug, about 112 metres away, served by lines 5, 55 and N20. Utrecht, Kleine Singel is about 307 metres away with the same lines. Utrecht Maliebaan train station is about 994 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The area is also described by residents as very walkable and bike-friendly.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "Living 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." Another notes the quiet streets behind the Singel but mentions that walking through them at night can feel scary.
