Herengracht 189G
Leliegracht en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side classic in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Herengracht, one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, in the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood within the Grachtengordel-West district. The building dates from 1900, so it carries the character of a classic Amsterdam canal house. With a living area of 67 m² according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €795,000 works out at €11,866 per m². The price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,499,321, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
A home with history
The apartment was built in 1900 and carries an energy label C. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations, so the exact number of rooms and bedrooms is not stated. The living area of 67 m² comes from the BAG registration, which is the only floor area given for this home.
Life around the Leliegracht
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that the area around the waste containers is often messy. Another resident speaks of a quiet, peaceful, relaxed and green neighbourhood with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 1,825 people, with a high share of single-person households. For more context on the area, have a look at the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and another a couple of streets away. For primary education, de Burght and the Theo Thijssenschool are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors and the Spuistraat Pharmacy is nearby. Tram stops at Paleisstraat and Dam are just around the corner, served by lines 2, 17 and 24 among others, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address does carry some area-level risk indications from public data sources. The noise load from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050, while heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Carla van den Brink B.V.
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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.
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About Herengracht 189G, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €795,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,499,321. On a per m² basis the price is 13% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen. Note that the living area of 67 m² is 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 125 m², which partly explains the difference in total price.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony or garage. The only floor area given is the living area of 67 m² according to the BAG registration. The apartment was built in 1900 and has an energy label C.
What does the energy label C mean for this home?
Energy label C indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency. The label is a standard classification, and for this home it means energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient labels. The listing does not provide details about insulation or heating installations, so no further conclusions can be drawn about the energy performance of this specific apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1900, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 40 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public area-level data and describe the general sound environment around the address rather than the acoustic performance of the home itself.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this address?
The flood risk at this address is low, both for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level climate indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. They describe the general exposure of the surrounding area to flooding and heat.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 190 metres, with another at 272 metres. For schools, de Burght primary school is 469 metres away and the Theo Thijssenschool is 568 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors at 367 metres and the Spuistraat Pharmacy is at 362 metres. The nearest hospital, OLVG locatie Oost, is 2.6 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest tram stop is Paleisstraat at 287 metres, served by lines 2, 17 and 24. The Dam stop at 342 metres is served by lines 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1,020 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The listing does not state destinations or travel times for these services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident praises the quiet, green surroundings with trees that provide cooling and relaxation, while another describes the area as quiet, peaceful, relaxed and social with a nice mix of people. One review also mentions that the area around waste containers can be messy.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing for this apartment does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention outdoor space, insulation or heating installations. The only property detail provided is the living area of 67 m² according to the BAG registration.
