A modern apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment on Gordijnensteeg 27 sits in Burgwallen-Oost, one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam, where the streets hum with history and the canals are never far away. Built in 2006, it is a relatively young home in a neighbourhood where most buildings date from before 1945. The asking price of €585,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €799,107. For context, apartments in Amsterdam are listed at an average of €9,578 per square metre, while this home is priced at €8,357 per square metre.
What the home offers
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 70 square metres. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs. The home was built in 2006, so it is a modern construction. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, or whether there is a garden or balcony.
Life in Burgwallen-Oost
Residents of the district Burgwallen-Oude Zijde, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lovely to live in. Everything perfectly accessible. At weekends, lots of tourists, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult to get around." Another adds: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours." A third resident notes: "I am generally very happy with my neighbourhood, all amenities are nearby, I have been living here very comfortably for years. The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets." The neighbourhood has 1,715 inhabitants, and 69% of households are single-person households. The Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood is compact and densely populated, with a mix of historic buildings and modern additions.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 54 metres away, and a SPAR is just around the corner. For primary education, the St. Antoniusschool is a couple of streets away, and De Witte Olifant is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek W.H. v.d.Meulen is nearby. For public transport, the Nieuwmarkt metro stop is just around the corner, with lines 51, 53 and 54. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive connections across the city and beyond.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €596,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though 67% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Makelaarskantoor BEN.
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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 Gordijnensteeg 27, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €585,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €596,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is an official estimate for tax purposes, not the current market value, but it gives an indication of how the price relates to the local valuation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 2006, which is relatively recent for this neighbourhood. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, but the label itself suggests good energy performance.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 70 square metres. The listing does not provide additional details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms. The price per square metre, based on the BAG area, is €8,357, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,578 per square metre.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from KCAF. However, 67% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor that can influence foundation conditions. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 46 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is medium, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low 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 home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 54 metres away, on your doorstep. A SPAR is 186 metres away, and a Dirk is 285 metres away. There are also two AH to go stores within 500 metres. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
What public transport options are available?
The Nieuwmarkt metro stop is 188 metres away, with lines 51, 53 and 54. There are also bus stops on Prins Hendrikkade, about 415 metres away, with lines 42, N91 and N93, and another stop with lines 305, 314, 316, 391 and several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 668 metres away.
What schools are in the area?
The St. Antoniusschool, a primary school, is 190 metres away. De Witte Olifant, another primary school, is 466 metres away. For secondary education, the Vinse School is about 1.1 km away. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance.
How do residents rate this neighbourhood?
Residents of the district Burgwallen-Oude Zijde give their living environment an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. They praise the accessibility and amenities, but mention that tourists can make it busy at weekends, and some note that rubbish on the streets can be an issue.
