Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Gasthuismolensteeg sits in one of Amsterdam's most atmospheric corners, where the city's Golden Age architecture meets modern city living. At 49 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's unusually efficient for a building from 1787. The asking price of €475,000 is 77% below the neighbourhood average of €2,088,786, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area, the average in the Felix Meritsbuurt is 183 m². For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Felix Meritsbuurt neighbourhood is part of the Grachtengordel-West district, a UNESCO World Heritage area. It's a dense, urban enclave with 2,120 residents, mostly one-person households (895) and couples without children (385). The average household size is just 1.5, reflecting the area's popularity with singles and couples. With an address density of 11,724 per km², it's one of the most intensely urban parts of Amsterdam. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on CBS data.
Daily life here revolves around the Jordaan's narrow streets. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, de Burght, and Theo Thijssenschool. For secondary education, Jordaan College is 413 m away. The area is packed with restaurants (0.1 km to the nearest) and a GP is 0.4 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
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The asking price is 77% below the neighbourhood average of €2,088,786, but the apartment is also 73% smaller than the average home in the Felix Meritsbuurt (183 m²). At 49 m², the price per m² works out to around €9,694, which is below the neighbourhood average of €12,914 per m². Given the compact size and excellent energy label, the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is A, which is the second-highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, only 3.4% of homes have label A, and 6.9% have A+ or better, so this is a standout feature for a building from 1787.
The nearest train station is 2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. Amsterdam's central station is also within easy reach by public transport.
The Felix Meritsbuurt is a historic, densely populated area in the Grachtengordel-West. It has a very urban feel with many singles and couples, few families, and a high address density. The area is known for its canals, restaurants, and cultural attractions. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a mix of ages and a high proportion of rental homes.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan (522 m), de Burght (672 m), and Theo Thijssenschool (693 m). For secondary education, Jordaan College (413 m) offers voortgezet speciaal onderwijs. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The listing is available through two channels: Engel & Völkers Amsterdam and Funda. This gives you multiple ways to view the details and arrange a viewing.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,088,786 | €1,272,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,914 | – |
| Rent price | €4,959 p/m | €3,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €35 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,762,646 | €1,189,318 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €13,020 | – |
| Rent price | €3,774 p/m | €3,266 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Gasthuismolensteeg 10C, Amsterdam
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