Bleekstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis studio on the Catharijnesingel puts you right in the heart of Utrecht. At 30 m² it's small but efficient, with an energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. The asking price of €249,000 is 56% below the neighbourhood average, making it the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this part of the city. For context, that's a keen price compared to other studios in Utrecht.
The neighbourhood is densely urban, with over 5,600 addresses per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about city life than playgrounds. One resident describes it as "lively and central, with everything within walking distance." Another says: "It can be noisy at night, but you're in the middle of everything." Based on two reviews, it's a trade-off between convenience and quiet. The neighbourhood Bleekstraat en omgeving is typical of Utrecht's inner city.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Coop and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and KBS Gertrudis is about ten minutes on foot. Secondary schools like the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium are also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Utrecht has all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Punt Makelaars Utrecht.
Details of this home
Catharijnesingel 139D, Utrecht
Data from Bleekstraat en omgeving
Data from Bleekstraat en omgeving
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About Catharijnesingel 139D, Utrecht
Yes, it's priced keenly. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €567,167, so this studio is 56% below that. It's also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in Bleekstraat en omgeving. The small floor area (30 m²) explains part of the difference, but the price per m² is still competitive.
The energy label is B, which is good for a building from 1904. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you won't face excessively high energy bills. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A and another 25% have label B, so this studio is in line with the better-performing properties.
The nearest train station is 0.5 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes it easy to travel to other cities or to other parts of Utrecht.
Jumbo is just 134 metres away, Coop at 227 metres, and Albert Heijn at 290 metres. So for daily groceries, you have several options within a couple of minutes' walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 55 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density and central location, that's not unusually high. Residents mention it's generally safe but can be lively at night.
It's a studio, so it's a single-room apartment with a combined living/sleeping area, plus a separate kitchen and bathroom. At 30 m², it's compact and best suited for a single person or a couple who don't need much space.
6 homes in the district Binnenstad