Oudegracht 407
Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodA canal-side home with centuries of history
This terraced house on the Oudegracht sits in the heart of Utrecht's historic canal district, where the bustle of the city centre meets the calm of the water. Built in 1450, it's a piece of living history, and at €1,995,000 it's priced well above the average asking price in the area. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Utrecht is €925,364, so this home is on the high side.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with six rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over four floors, with a total volume of 1,015 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 214 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 195 m². There's a west-facing back garden of 23 m², and the home has a central heating boiler and an open fireplace. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood
This is a neighbourhood of contrasts, as residents of the wider district point out. One resident notes that the Nieuwegracht is a quiet, clean side of the centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water, though the walking paths sometimes have cigarette butts. Another mentions that while the Singel is busy with traffic, the streets behind it are peaceful, and you can reach all necessary shops on foot. The area is very walkable and bikeable, but driving is not recommended. Based on eight reviews, residents give the district an average score of 7.59. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,965 inhabitants, and it's a very urban area with a high address density. For more, see the Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. The Agatha Snellenschool is a five-minute walk, and the Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Greev, and the pharmacy Apotheek Boswijk is on your doorstep. Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug, just around the corner, and Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn train station is a five-minute walk. All this is within the municipality of Utrecht.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is 38 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, as the building dates from before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Grifhorst Makelaardij.
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About Oudegracht 407, Utrecht
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,995,000 is 116% above the average asking price of €925,364 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,961, while this home is listed at €9,322 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 214 m².
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom spread over four floors. The total volume is 1,015 cubic metres. There is a west-facing back garden of 23 m². The living area is listed as 214 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 195 m².
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is elevated. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Additionally, 18% of properties 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 nearby?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, about 125 and 128 metres away respectively. A Coop is a couple of streets away at 401 metres. There are also other options within walking distance, including another Albert Heijn at 673 metres and a PLUS at 733 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Agatha Snellenschool, a primary school, is about 183 metres away, a five-minute walk. The Utrechts Stedelijk Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 739 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. Several other primary schools are within a kilometre, including KBS Gertrudis and Openbare Basisschool De Kleine Dichter.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 2 stops at Utrecht, Tolsteegbrug, just 140 metres away, and also at Utrecht, Hoogh Boulandt and Utrecht, Centraal Museum, both within 200 metres. The nearest train station is Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn, about 484 metres away, which is a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.59 based on eight reviews. One resident says the Nieuwegracht is a quiet, clean side of the centre, with a park and a large meadow across the water, though the walking paths sometimes have cigarette butts. Another notes that while the Singel is busy with traffic, the streets behind it are peaceful, and you can reach all necessary shops on foot.
How old is this house and what does that mean?
The house was built in 1450, making it over 570 years old. The energy label is E, which is not the most efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The age of the building is a fact, but it does not automatically imply any specific condition; an inspection would be needed to assess the actual state.
Experiences from Springweg en omgeving Geertebuurt
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I've lived in the Zeven Steegjes all my life and really enjoy it here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed it.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €925,364 | €775,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,961 | – |
| Rent price | €2,325 p/m | €2,325 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Experiences from Binnenstad
How residents experience their district
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AII live on the Singel, which is quite busy with traffic, but the streets behind it (between the Singel and the railway) are actually very quiet and peaceful. This is also because there are few amenities in this part. However, you can easily reach all necessary shops on foot. Due to the few cafés in these streets, there is little sense of community. The quiet streets behind the house can sometimes be scary when you have to walk through them at night. Especially the stretch from the central station to home passes dark parks and offices that are empty in the evening. Living on the Singel, apart from the traffic, is very nice because you can (run) along the Singel in the greenery straight away. Hygiene is fine. The bins are not often too full.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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. We can't imagine living the same lifestyle if we live further away.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in the Zeven Steegjes all my life and really enjoy it here
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here my whole life and have always enjoyed it.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn terms of amenities it's wonderful to live in the centre, but it's also very busy and not accessible by car. Public transport is excellent. I never feel comfortable walking alone late at night because of all the homeless people and creepy individuals. There should be much more green space in the centre for my liking. It could be so much better. We do have a very nice green courtyard at the apartment complex.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice area to live in. The location is pleasant, but it's the centre so there's almost always noise pollution. Of course that's to be expected. However, the surroundings aren't very hygienic. In the courtyard where we live, there are many restaurants that dump their waste in the alleys. That's a shame.
Auto-translated to English by AIStreet full of shops and cosiness. Nice and bustling sometimes also noisy but that's not the residents' fault haha
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €754,520 | €626,902 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,953 | – |
| Rent price | €2,096 p/m | €2,055 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Utrecht
How residents experience their municipality
De Nieuwegracht is een rustige en schone kant van het centrum van Utrecht. Aan de overkant ligt een mooi park en een grote weide. Hier is het over het algemeen rustig, soms helaas niet heel schoon. Op de wandelpaden liggen op sommige plekken erg veel sigaretten. De buurt is erg goed bereikbaar op de fiets en te voet. De auto is niet aan te raden, hoewel de Nieuwegracht in vergelijking met de Oudegracht en Twijnstraat veel makkelijker is voor auto's.
Auto-translated to English by AILeuke gemixte buurt waar mensen oog voor elkaar hebben en het rustig wonen is. Het grootste voordeel is dat alle voorzieningen dichtbij zijn zoals Leidsche Rijn centrum, winkelcentrum parkwijk, bushalte, treinstation, scholen, sportclubs, parken, bioscoop en horeca.
Auto-translated to English by AIHeerlijk rustige buurt op slechts 20 minuten afstand van het centrum van Utrecht. Park Hoge Weide, scholen, supermarkten en sportvoorzieningen zijn om de hoek.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighborhood is considered safe, has an active and engaged community, and is well maintained. Neighborhood relations are good. Residents have access to quality housing, reputable schools, and attractive green spaces such as Wilhelminapark, Oosterspoorbaan and Minstroom. The centre is within reach, and Oost offers a nice number of shops.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy, student-like, park on the doorstep, where people sit when the weather is nice. Pub in the neighbourhood, shopping centre within walking distance and Kanaalstraat nearby.
Auto-translated to English by AILunetten zuid is a fairly extensive area, but there are common characteristics: There is little traffic on the streets, even the ring road is relatively quiet. Many houses are situated around a shared green space with some play facilities. This quickly creates a bond with the neighbours. Because Lunetten is separated from the city by a park and forts, which are part of the UNESCO heritage, it has some village-like features. If you value your privacy and don't like contact, then Leidsche rijn is more likely a place where you'll feel at home. Lunetten is not a place of high fences, but rather has a scent of granola with a hint of wokeness. If you feel at home with that, you are very welcome, but if you are not willing to do something for the neighbourhood or your neighbours, there are plenty of other places where you will feel at home.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived in Zuilen for 26 years and still consider it one of the best neighbourhoods in Utrecht. With shops, schools, buses and the train station all nearby, everything is within reach. And with the beautiful Julianapark just around the corner, the area also has a lovely place to relax. As far as I'm concerned, an absolute top location.
Auto-translated to English by AIEspecially great that there are so many nice shops in the area. The walks to the Muntkade and Park Oog en Al also often make my day. The house I live in is old and hasn't been properly maintained by the landlord for a long time.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €591,873 | €537,519 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,530 | – |
| Rent price | €1,927 p/m | €1,903 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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