Brouwersgracht 188C
Haarlemmerbuurt-West · 1013 HC Amsterdam
A canal-side home with history
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Brouwersgracht, one of Amsterdam's most atmospheric canals, in the Haarlemmerbuurt-West neighbourhood. The building dates from 1636, which gives the home a real sense of the city's Golden Age. At €1,175,000, the asking price sat 45% above the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €809,238, which put it on the high side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €9,410, and this home was listed at €8,275 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and setting. This home has not been online since 18 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this was a spacious upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) with 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 2 floors. The living area was listed at 142 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 137 m². The home has a volume of 437 m³ and is located on the first living floor. It comes with a rear garden and patio/atrium facing east. The property was freehold (volle eigendom), heated by a central heating boiler, and the homeowners' association fee was €339.24 per month. The energy label is C.
Life in the Haarlemmerbuurt-West
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "very nice neighbourhood." Another notes: "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities. Homeless people and tourists do regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic." The district is home to around 2,410 people, with a high share of single-person households at 63%. The neighbourhood had 21 homes at the time for sale, with an average asking price of €809,238. This is the Haarlemmerbuurt-West neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo just around the corner. For schools, Vinse School (secondary education) is a couple of streets away, and de Burght (primary education) is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: bus stops Buiten Oranjestraat and Buiten Brouwersstraat are just around the corner, serving lines 18, 21, 22 and night lines, and tram stop Nieuwe Willemsstraat is a five-minute walk with lines 13, 18 and 21. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 47 dB Lden and aircraft noise 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1636) and that 80% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium currently and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including ME Makelaars B.V. and ME Makelaars B.V. on Funda. The listing had been active since 26 June 2026.
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About Brouwersgracht 188C, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,175,000 was 45% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €809,238. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €9,410, while this home was listed at €8,275 per m². The living area of 142 m² was 63% larger than the neighbourhood average of 87 m², which helped explain the higher total price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was an upper-floor apartment with 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 2 floors. The living area was listed at 142 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 137 m². The home has a volume of 437 m³ and is located on the first living floor. It includes a rear garden and patio/atrium facing east.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association (VvE) fee was €339.24 per month. This is a standard monthly contribution for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building. The fee was stated in the listing, but what it covers exactly was not detailed.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 47 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, according to public risk data at address level. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970 (in 1636) and the fact that 80% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood and heat stress risk at this address?
Public climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium currently and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is at 122 metres, essentially on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is at 335 metres and Jumbo at 357 metres, both just around the corner. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within 500 metres, giving you plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Vinse School, a secondary education school, is at 175 metres. De Burght, a primary education school, is at 447 metres. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is at 645 metres and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam at 659 metres. Het Cartesius Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 807 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops Buiten Oranjestraat and Buiten Brouwersstraat are at 204 and 268 metres respectively, serving lines 18, 21, 22 and night lines N81, N82, N83, N84, N88. Tram stop Nieuwe Willemsstraat is at 437 metres with lines 13, 18 and 21. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 950 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "very nice neighbourhood." Another notes a good atmosphere and many amenities, but also mentions nuisance from homeless people and tourists, and that the neighbourhood can be unhygienic.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Haarlemmerbuurt-West neighbourhood has around 2,410 residents. Single-person households make up 63% of all households, and the average household size is 1.5 people. The age distribution shows 35% of residents are between 25 and 45, 27% between 45 and 65, and 20% are 65 or older.
