A 1867 terraced house on a quiet street
This terraced house from 1867 sits on the Geertekerkhof, a quiet street in the heart of Utrecht's historic centre. The setting is described by the agent as a quiet road, in the centre, in a residential area with a free view. With an asking price of €495,000, the price is 44% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €883,333, and it is also 8% below the WOZ value. For comparison, terraced houses in Utrecht are listed at an average of €6,878 per m², while this home comes in at €6,600 per m² according to the agent's listing.
Inside the home
The agent lists five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 228 m³. There is a patio/atrium garden facing north. The home has HR+ glazing and is heated by district heating, and it is sold as freehold ownership. The living area is given as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m²; the plot is 28 m² in both sources.
The Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood
Residents of the Binnenstad district, where this neighbourhood sits, give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "The Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre of Utrecht. Across the street 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." A third resident mentions that the streets behind the Singel are quiet and peaceful, though the walk from the central station at night can feel scary. The neighbourhood has 1,970 inhabitants, and 68% of households are single-person households. For more on the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood you can read the full profile.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy on foot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and the odbs Puntenburg is also within walking distance. The pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep, while the GP Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers a wide range of services and cultural amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €536,000, and the asking price is 8% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €392,000 to €536,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is elevated, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the flood risk is low and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Quist Makelaardij and Quist Makelaardij on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Geertekerkhof 16, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 8% below the WOZ value of €536,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €392,000 in 2020 to €536,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 228 m³. There is a patio/atrium garden facing north. The living area is listed as 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs. The home has HR+ glazing and is heated by district heating, which are factors that can influence energy consumption. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the home was built before 1970 (in 1867), and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 18% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 263 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Jumbo is 406 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also a SPAR, Coop and PLUS within about 700 metres, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
The Agatha Snellenschool primary school is 379 metres away, about a five-minute walk. The odbs Puntenburg is 557 metres away, and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof is 748 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt, 187 metres away, and at Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat, 200 metres away. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, 759 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel within the city and beyond.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Binnenstad district, where this neighbourhood is located, give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on nine reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, while another mentions that living close to the city centre has pros and cons, with noise being the main con. A third resident notes that the streets behind the Singel are quiet and peaceful.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,600, based on the agent's listed living area of 75 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €6,878. So this home is priced slightly below the neighbourhood average per square metre.
