Oudegracht 278
Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving, Utrecht
AreaA historic canal house in the heart of Utrecht
This terraced house on the Oudegracht sits in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood, in the middle of Utrecht's historic Binnenstad. The year 1450 makes this one of the oldest homes you will find, and the canal setting gives it an unmistakable sense of place. At €1,295,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average for terraced houses in Utrecht, which currently stands at €1,262,450.
Inside the home
The agent lists a living area of 240 m², while the BAG registration records 118 m². The home has seven rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over four floors, with a volume of 812 m³. The plot measures 66 m² according to both the BAG and the agent. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life on the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings 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 water lies a beautiful park and a large meadow." The neighbourhood has 2,690 inhabitants, and most homes here were built before 1945. The Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 5,617 per km².
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy on foot. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a SPAR and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof are both a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Boswijk, is just around the corner, and the GP practice De Reiger is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Catharijneconvent on your doorstep, and Utrecht Maliebaan station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Utrecht offers all the amenities of a major city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address has an elevated foundation risk indication, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this home. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with current and 2050 flood risk low, and heat stress medium now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Paul Dijkstra Makelaars.
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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 Oudegracht 278, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,295,000 is above the average asking price of €1,262,450 for homes currently for sale in the Lange Nieuwstraat en omgeving neighbourhood. The median asking price is €872,500, and prices range from €425,000 to €4,700,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,715, while this home is listed at €5,396 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has seven rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over four floors. The total volume is 812 m³. The agent lists a living area of 240 m², while the BAG registration records 118 m². The plot measures 66 m² according to both sources.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. In the neighbourhood, 27.8% of homes for sale have a label of A or better, and 27.8% have a label of D or lower.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1450, and in this postcode area 100% of properties were built before 1970. In the wider area, 18% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated for this address. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is medium now and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 387 metres, followed by a SPAR at 500 metres and a Jumbo at 557 metres. There are also a Boon's Markt at 610 metres and another Albert Heijn at 723 metres. All are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary schools are the Agatha Snellenschool at 471 metres and the Openbare Dalton Basisschool Pieterskerkhof at 492 metres. The Vrije School Utrecht is at 558 metres, and odbs Puntenburg at 580 metres. For secondary education, the St-Gregorius College is at 621 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Utrecht, Catharijneconvent at 93 metres, served by bus line 2. Other stops on the same line are Utrecht, Universiteitsmuseum at 309 metres and Utrecht, Nicolaas Beetsstraat at 314 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Maliebaan at 616 metres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their surroundings 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 that the Nieuwegracht is a quiet and clean side of the centre, with a park across the water.
