Blauwburgwal 18H
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal house on the Blauwburgwal
This monumental canal house sits right on the water in the heart of Amsterdam, in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood. With its free view and central setting, it is a rare find in the Grachtengordel-West district. The asking price of €3,950,000 is on the high side, sitting 157% above the average asking price of €1,539,652 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is the most expensive of the 23 homes on the market here, which is in line with the fact that it is also the largest. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €11,501, while this home is listed at €16,527 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and prime position.
Inside the monumental home
Built in 1761, this canal house spans five floors and offers six rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area according to the agent is 239 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a sunny terrace garden facing east and a roof terrace, plus a total volume of 939 m³. It is fully owned and heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump. The energy label is A+++, an efficient label, while only 7% of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have label A+ or better.
Life in Langestraat e.o.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, central pocket of Amsterdam with 1,920 residents, many of whom live alone. It is a very strongly urban area with a high address density. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation. At night it is quiet and dark." Another adds: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has 23 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €1,539,652. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life is easy here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is on your doorstep, and the Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Jordaan pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is just around the corner with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you would expect from the capital, as described on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Heeren Makelaars and also listed on Funda, so it is available through multiple channels.
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About Blauwburgwal 18H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €3,950,000 is 157% above the average asking price of €1,539,652 for the 23 homes currently for sale in Langestraat e.o. It is the most expensive home on the market in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €11,501, while this home is listed at €16,527 per m², based on the agent's stated living area of 239 m².
What is the layout of this canal house?
According to the agent, this canal house spans five floors and includes six rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed as 239 m², while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a sunny terrace garden facing east and a roof terrace. The total volume is 939 m³. It is fully owned and heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. Only 7% of the homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have label A+ or better, so this home performs well compared to the local market. The home is heated with a central heating boiler, underfloor heating throughout and a heat pump, which contributes to its efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1761, before 1970, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 423 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 454 metres. A Jumbo is at 499 metres. There are also two AH to go stores closer by, at 316 and 396 metres, which are convenient for quick purchases.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is de Burght, which is on your doorstep at 140 metres. The Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk at 468 metres. The Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is a primary school at 638 metres, and the St. Antoniusschool is at 894 metres. There are 222 schools within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is just around the corner at 288 metres, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop is at 320 metres with additional night bus lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk at 750 metres, giving access to national and international rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes it as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood itself has 1,920 residents.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is an increased chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. The heat stress indication is medium currently, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
