Donkerstraat 22
Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving · 3511 KA Utrecht
A historic terraced house in the heart of Utrecht
This terraced house on Donkerstraat 22 sits in the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood, right in the middle of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad district. The home dates from 1250, making it one of the oldest addresses you will find anywhere in the city. With a last known asking price of €495,000, the price was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €813,333. For context, [terraced houses in Utrecht]( /koopwoningen/utrecht/tussenwoningen/ ) were listed at various price pointed across the municipality. This home has not been online since 9 October 2026.
What the agent tells us about the home
The agent described this as a single-family terraced house with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area was listed at 71 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot measures 27 m². The home has roof insulation and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It was offered in full ownership (volle eigendom) and was described as being on a quiet road in the centre. The asking price worked out at €6,972 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Life in the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the water lies a nice park and a large meadow." Another notes: "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." The district is home to about 1,725 people, with a high share of single-person households. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, typical of a city centre. [The Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood]( /buurt/lange-elisabethstraat-mariaplaats-en-omgeving-utrecht/ ) is one of the oldest parts of Utrecht.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy on foot. SPAR is on your doorstep, Boon's Markt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is also within walking distance. Huisartsen Binnenstad is the nearest GP practice, and Boots Apotheek Utrecht is the closest pharmacy. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Domplein just around the corner, and Utrecht, Neude offers many more lines a couple of streets away. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Utrecht]( /gemeente/utrecht/ ) covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property in the available data. The address-level risk indications from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 44 dB Lden, railway noise at 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both currently and for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Doorn Makelaardij and Van Doorn Makelaardij on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Donkerstraat 22, Utrecht
How did the asking price compare with other homes in this neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 was 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €813,333. It was the cheapest of the three homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood, which range from €495,000 up to €1,350,000. On a per-square-metre basis, the price was 19% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict was described as keen.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this was a single-family terraced house with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area was listed at 71 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot measures 27 m². The home has roof insulation and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. The agent did state that the home had roof insulation and HR glazing, which were relevant for energy performance. No energy cost figures were available in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Binnenstad district give their living environment an average score of 7.59, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the Nieuwegracht as a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water. Another mentions that living close to the centre has noise as a downside, but values how walkable everything is. A third notes that the streets behind the Singel are quiet and peaceful.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
SPAR is on your doorstep at 112 metres, Boon's Markt is 202 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 314 metres from the home. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 398 metres away and Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 446 metres. St-Gregorius College for secondary education is 544 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad at 802 metres, and Boots Apotheek Utrecht is the closest pharmacy at 535 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Domplein, 231 metres away, and at Utrecht, Hoog Catharijne, 358 metres away. Utrecht, Neude at 373 metres offers many more lines including 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and various night lines. Utrecht Centraal train station is 602 metres from the home, about a ten-minute walk.
What risk indications are there for this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, railway noise 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, partly because the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and for 2050. Heat stress is medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The home dates from 1250, making it one of the oldest buildings in Utrecht. The listing did not provide any information about the condition of the structure. The foundation risk indication for the area is elevated, which is partly related to the pre-1970 construction date. No maintenance history or inspection results were included in the listing.
Is this home suitable for a family?
The home had one bedroom according to the agent, with three rooms in total spread over three floors. The living area was 71 m² according to the agent, or 79 m² according to the BAG registration. Whether this suits a family depends on your needs. The neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households, with 71% of households being single-person and only 5% of households having children.
