Utrecht, Netherlands

Buy a House or Apartment in Utrecht: Prices and Process

926 homes and apartments for sale in Utrecht, Netherlands.

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Properties for sale in Utrecht

25 properties shown

Wonderwoods (Beurskwartier)Apartment

Price on request

Utrecht

1 ba 178 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Kernkampplantsoen 91

€739,000

Utrecht

5 bd 1 ba 146 m²
Buying a house in The Netherlands., Marshalllaan 300-AHouse

€395,000

Utrecht

3 bd 1 ba 75 m²
Van Lidth de Jeudestraat 10-BSApartment

€595,000

Utrecht

5 bd 1 ba 109 m²
M.A. de Ruyterstraat 20Apartment

€349,000

Utrecht

1 bd 1 ba 48 m²
Heijermansstraat 22-BSApartment

€549,500

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 78 m²
Buys Ballotstraat 1-BApartment

€450,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 71 m²
Molengraaffplantsoen 34Apartment

€450,000

Utrecht

3 bd 1 ba 94 m²
Victor Hugoplantsoen 26-1Apartment

€400,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 58 m²
Johannes de Bekastraat 39-AApartment

€345,000

Utrecht

1 bd 1 ba 49 m²
Korte Lauwerstraat 8-BApartment

€325,000

Utrecht

1 bd 1 ba 43 m²
Albert van Dalsumlaan 75Apartment

€398,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 76 m²
Prof. Kohnstammstraat 53House

€719,000

Utrecht

5 bd 1 ba 150 m²
Johannes Uitenbogaertstraat 32House

€450,000

Utrecht

3 bd 2 ba 95 m²
Royaards van den Hamkade 193Apartment

€539,500

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 89 m²
Carel Willinkstraat 18Apartment

€575,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 105 m²
Minahassastraat 33-BSApartment

€389,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 68 m²
Adriaen van Ostadelaan 165Apartment

€350,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 74 m²
Hendrika van Tussenbroeklaan 50Apartment

€425,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 82 m²
Luxemburgpromenade 110Apartment

€550,000

Utrecht

1 bd 1 ba 99 m²
Samuel van Houtenstraat 511House

€815,000

Utrecht

4 bd 1 ba 138 m²
Anna van Burendreef 47House

€590,000

Utrecht

4 bd 1 ba 122 m²
Prinses Ireneplateau 93Apartment

€299,000

Utrecht

1 bd 1 ba 52 m²
Oscar Hammersteinstraat 53Apartment

€350,000

Utrecht

2 bd 1 ba 68 m²
James Johnsonstraat 5House

€725,000

Utrecht

5 bd 1 ba 136 m²

Buyer's guide: Utrecht

Utrecht is one of the Netherlands' most competitive housing markets. Current listings on RealEstateAbroad show 926 homes, with a median asking price of €495,000 and a median of €6,013 per m², among the highest in this batch.

Utrecht pricing

Asking prices from current listings; Dutch homes often sell above asking.

MeasureUtrecht
Listings926
Median asking price€495,000
Middle half (p25-p75)€389,000 - €625,000
Median price per m²€6,013
Median size85 m²

Houses outnumber flats

Of 926 listings, 580 are houses, 344 apartments and one is a villa. Houses here are mostly terraced or semi-detached family homes, many in post-war districts and newer areas such as Leidsche Rijn on the western edge. Apartments are concentrated in and around the centre.

Bedrooms split: 274 two-bed, 195 three-bed, 164 one-bed and 150 four-bed. The narrow price band (p25 €389,000 to p75 €625,000) shows a market where most stock competes for the same families and professionals. For more choice browse houses in the Netherlands and apartments.

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What Utrecht is like

The city has canals with sunken wharf cellars, the Dom Tower, a large university and the busiest rail hub in the country, with trains to Amsterdam in roughly half an hour. Districts like Wittevrouwen, Lombok and Oudwijk are popular, while Overvecht and Kanaleneiland are more affordable.

Buyers are commuters, academics, hospital and tech employees, and some international investors. Nearby alternatives are Amsterdam, Almere and Haarlem.

Utrecht's €6,013 per m² reflects commuter demand: you pay for the rail link as much as for the home.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

How buying works in the Netherlands

  1. Hire a buyer's agent (aankoopmakelaar) if you can; bidding above the asking price is common.
  2. Agree the price, then sign the purchase contract. A three-day cooling-off period applies for buyers.
  3. Arrange a mortgage clause and a technical survey.
  4. Close at a notary, who registers the deed.

Transfer tax is typically 2% for owner-occupiers and higher for investors (verify current rates). Foreigners can buy freely, but mortgages need a stable income and a BSN number. Read our Netherlands guide, financing page and consultation guide.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Utrecht: FAQ

Do homes in Utrecht sell above asking price?

Often. Many Dutch homes are priced to attract bidding, so budget above the listed amount.

Can a foreigner get a mortgage in the Netherlands?

Yes, if you have a BSN, stable income and sufficient deposit, though non-residents face stricter lenders.

What is the median price per m² in Utrecht?

€6,013 per m² in current listings.

Are there many new-build homes?

Leidsche Rijn and other districts have new-build projects, but demand exceeds supply.

Is Utrecht good for investors?

Rent regulation and higher investor transfer tax reduce returns, so run the numbers carefully.

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