Bloemgracht 197-2
Bloemgrachtbuurt · 1016 KP Amsterdam
A classic Jordaan apartment
This apartment on Bloemgracht 197-2 sits in the heart of the Jordaan, a district known for its narrow streets, canal views and lively atmosphere. Built in 1875, it was a piece of Amsterdam's historic housing stock, and the last known asking price of €745,000 was 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,201,844. The listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing. For context, the price per square metre was €13,070 based on the agent's floor area, and the home was one of the apartments in Amsterdam at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home was built in 1875, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition. No further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations were provided in the listing.
Life in the Bloemgrachtbuurt
Residents of the district, which includes the Bloemgrachtbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 8.82 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "There's only one Jordaan! I was born and raised in this neighbourhood. I wouldn't want to swap this neighbourhood for any other district in Amsterdam." Another adds: "In this neighbourhood you will find a mixed population. Old and young, rich and less rich." The district has about 2,955 inhabitants, and 64% of households are single-person. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Bloemgrachtbuurt neighbourhood, where the housing stock is predominantly pre-war, with 90.4% of homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Nassau pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stop Bloemgracht is on your doorstep with lines 5 and 13, and bus stop Amsterdam, Rozengracht is just around the corner with lines 80 and N80. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
This listing did not include a WOZ value, so no municipal valuation was available for comparison. The address does have public risk data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via JA Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bloemgracht 197-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €745,000 was 38% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,201,844. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €12,423, while this home was listed at €13,070 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the area was €950,000, so this apartment sat below that figure. These figures come from the neighbourhood housing market data and give a sense of where this home stands relative to others.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 57 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². The home was built in 1875. No further details about the layout, such as which rooms were on which floor or whether there was a garden or balcony, were provided in the listing.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field, so no information about the home's energy efficiency was available. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label remains unknown.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The municipal valuation, which is determined on a reference date, is not provided here. Without this figure, there was no basis to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The listing did not include any WOZ data, so no further information could be given on this point.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has public risk data indicating that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels reflect the surrounding environment rather than the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1875, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation. It reflects the age of the housing stock in the vicinity.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property. They describe the broader area's vulnerability to climate effects rather than the home's individual situation.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk at 156 metres, which is on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is at 308 metres, just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is at 476 metres, a couple of streets away. There are also Albert Heijn stores at 506 and 533 metres. In total, there are 153 supermarkets within 5 km, so grocery shopping is convenient from this location.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer is the nearest primary school at 206 metres, just around the corner. The Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is at 456 metres, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is at 493 metres, both a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 478 metres. There are also special education options like Jordaan College at 453 metres. In total, 216 schools are within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop Bloemgracht is at 80 metres, on your doorstep, with lines 5 and 13. The bus stop Amsterdam, Rozengracht is at 170 metres, just around the corner, with lines 80 and N80. Another stop, Rozengracht, is at 242 metres and serves buses and trams with lines 5, 13, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 1.7 km, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district, which includes the Bloemgrachtbuurt, give their living environment an average score of 8.82 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "There's only one Jordaan! I was born and raised in this neighbourhood. I wouldn't want to swap this neighbourhood for any other district in Amsterdam." Another notes: "In this neighbourhood you will find a mixed population. Old and young, rich and less rich." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
