Justus van Effenstraat 18A
Hooch Boulandt, Utrecht
AreaA studio in the heart of Utrecht
This studio on Justus van Effenstraat sits in a lively part of Utrecht, where the city hums around you. At 44 m² it's compact, but with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient for a home from 1905. The asking price of €389,000 is the cheapest of the 16 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 30% below the average asking price of €558,438, a keen entry point for a studio in Utrecht.
Hooch Boulandt: quiet streets behind the Singel
The neighbourhood Hooch Boulandt is a small enclave between the Singel and the railway. One resident describes it as 'a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood', noting that the streets behind the Singel are peaceful, with few amenities but easy access to shops on foot. The same resident mentions that the quiet streets can feel a bit scary at night, especially the walk from the central station past dark parks and empty offices. The neighbourhood is densely populated, 5,333 addresses per km², and mostly consists of flats, with many one-person households.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and PLUS are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including odbs Puntenburg and Agatha Snellenschool. The municipality Utrecht offers a rich mix of restaurants and parks, a restaurant and a park are both on your doorstep.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Lauteslager Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
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About Justus van Effenstraat 18A, Utrecht
Is €389,000 a fair price for this studio?
The asking price of €389,000 is the lowest among the 16 homes currently for sale in Hooch Boulandt and sits 30% below the neighbourhood average of €558,438. Given that the average price per m² in the area is €6,802, this studio at €8,841 per m² is above that average, but the compact size keeps the total price relatively low. It's a keen entry point for the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Hooch Boulandt is a quiet part of a busy neighbourhood, according to one resident. The streets between the Singel and the railway are peaceful, with few cafés or amenities, but shops are within easy walking distance. The area is very densely populated with many one-person households. Some residents find the quiet streets a bit unsettling at night, especially the route from the central station.
How far is the train station?
The distance to the nearest train station is 1.0 km, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What shops are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner (382 m), Jumbo is a couple of streets away (491 m), and PLUS is also within easy reach (583 m). For daily groceries you have several options within a five-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: odbs Puntenburg (475 m), Agatha Snellenschool (498 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter (710 m). Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label B, which is quite efficient. In the neighbourhood, 42.3% of homes have label A and 26.9% have label B, so this home is in line with the local standard. You can expect reasonable energy costs.
