Donkerstraat 22
Lange Elisabethstraat Mariaplaats en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA historic home 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. The building dates from 1250, making it one of the oldest homes you will find anywhere. With an energy label E, expect higher energy costs than in more modern homes. The asking price of €495,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, coming in 39% below the average asking price of €813,333. It is also the cheapest of the three homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and sits well below the average for terraced houses in Utrecht.
Inside the house
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 270 m³. The living area is listed as 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 combi boiler. It is offered in full ownership (volle eigendom) and is described as being on a quiet road in the centre.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment 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 quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night." The neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,725 people, with a high proportion of single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 6,002 per km². For more on the area, see the Lange Elisabethstraat, Mariaplaats en omgeving neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy on foot. SPAR is on your doorstep, with Boon's Markt just around the corner and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is a little further. The nearest GP is Huisartsen Binnenstad, about a ten-minute walk, with Boots Apotheek Utrecht closer still. Bus stops are plentiful: Utrecht, Domplein is just around the corner with line 2, and Utrecht, Neude a couple of streets away with a wide range of lines. Utrecht Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all this and much more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. 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 standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the building predates 1970 and 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year; 23% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Doorn Makelaardij and Van Doorn Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Donkerstraat 22, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €495,000 is 39% below the average asking price of €813,333 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is the cheapest of the three homes on offer here. Per square metre, the price is 19% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is low compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over three floors. The volume is 270 m³. The living area is listed as 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 combi boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs than in a home with a better label. The home does have roof insulation and HR glazing, which the agent lists as features. No energy cost figures are available in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the building dates from 1250, and 92% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. In the wider area, 23% of properties 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 are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data shows road traffic noise at 44 dB Lden, railway noise at 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 41 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, and do not represent a measurement at the property itself.
What is the flood and heat risk for this area?
Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning heavy rainfall could cause water on the streets. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
SPAR is the closest supermarket at 112 metres, on your doorstep. Boon's Markt is 202 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 314 metres and Jumbo 327 metres, both a couple of streets away. AH to go is 373 metres from the home. All are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, odbs Puntenburg is 398 metres away, about a five-minute walk. The Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 446 metres, and Vrije School Utrecht 581 metres. For secondary education, St-Gregorius College is 544 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk of the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Utrecht, Domplein bus stop is 231 metres away, just around the corner, served by line 2. Utrecht, Hoog Catharijne is 358 metres with line 2, and Utrecht, Neude 373 metres with a wide range of lines including 2, 5, 8, 18, 27, 28, 55, 73, 74, 77 and night lines. Utrecht Centraal train station is 602 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their living environment 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 quiet streets but mentions they can feel scary at night. These reviews describe the wider district, not this specific neighbourhood.
