Waterstraat 15
Wijk C, Utrecht
AreaA studio with a story in Wijk C
On Waterstraat 15 in Wijk C, right in the heart of Utrecht's Binnenstad, you'll find a studio that is anything but ordinary. This is a home with a rich history, built in 1850, and it sits on a quiet road in the middle of the city. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side, especially when you consider that the average asking price for a home in this neighbourhood is €345,800. This price is 72% above that neighbourhood average, and it's also worth noting that the average price per m² in the area is €5,868. For context, you might want to look at other studios in Utrecht to see what else is on the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a spacious home with 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors with a total volume of 440 m³. There's a balcony, and the property comes with double glazing and secondary glazing, as well as a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The ownership is described as municipal ground lease, with the perpetual leasehold having been bought off. There's a notable difference in the floor area: the BAG registration lists the living area as 28 m², while the agent's listing states 115 m². Both figures are presented here as they come from their respective sources.
Life in Wijk C
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their area an average score of 7.59, based on eight 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 Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the street is a nice park and a large meadow." The neighbourhood itself is home to 1,390 people, with a high proportion of single-person households at 71%. It's a very urban area, with an address density of 6,460 per km². This is the Wijk C neighbourhood, a place where the city's energy is always close by.
Amenities and getting around
Your daily errands are all within easy reach. An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are several other options a short walk away, including another Albert Heijn and an AH to go. For primary education, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is a couple of streets away, and KBS De Pijlstaart is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, and Boots Apotheek Utrecht is the closest pharmacy, both about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop at Utrecht, Sint Jacobsstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city's amenities are all part of the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property in the data. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows a road traffic noise level of 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, while heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050.
The source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Punt Makelaars Utrecht and Punt Makelaars Utrecht on Funda.
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About Waterstraat 15, Utrecht
What is the asking price for this studio on Waterstraat 15?
The asking price is €595,000. This is 72% above the average asking price of €345,800 for homes in the Wijk C neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,868, while the price per m² for this property, based on the agent's listed area of 115 m², is €5,174.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this studio have?
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 440 m³. There is also a balcony. The agent lists the living area as 115 m², while the BAG registration states 28 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. It's worth noting that in the Wijk C neighbourhood, the majority of homes for sale have a better energy label, with 45.5% having an A+ label and 36.4% having a B label.
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's not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows that road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both of which are not above the noise standard. These are indications for the area, not a measurement at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and in this postcode area, 54% of buildings were built before that year. Additionally, 13% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this studio?
There are several supermarkets within easy walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 233 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 328 metres. There's also an AH to go at 387 metres and Boon's Markt at 459 metres. All your daily groceries are within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this address?
For primary education, Montessori Kind Centrum LEF is 287 metres away, KBS De Pijlstaart is at 429 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Koekoek is at 444 metres. For secondary education, School aan de Singel, which offers vwo and havo, is 711 metres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Sint Jacobsstraat, just 126 metres away, with lines 1, 3, 6, 7 and 27. Utrecht, Neude is at 269 metres with many more lines, and Utrecht, Vredenburg is at 295 metres. Utrecht Centraal train station is 755 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood of Wijk C like?
Wijk C is a very urban neighbourhood in the centre of Utrecht, with an address density of 6,460 per km². It has 1,390 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 71%. Residents of the wider Binnenstad district rate their area 7.59 out of 10, with one noting it's walkable to everything in the city centre, though noise can be a con.
