Herengracht 40C
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal house with history
This apartment sits on the Herengracht, one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood within the Grachtengordel-West district. The building dates from 1790, so this is a home with centuries of character. The asking price of €2,000,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652, a difference of 30 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €11,501, while this home is listed at €12,500 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [apartments in Amsterdam], this one sits at the upper end of the market.
The apartment itself
According to the agent, this is a fourth-floor apartment (the 3e verdieping) with four rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 160 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 170 m². The volume of the home is 705 m³. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home was built in 1790, a fact that speaks to its age and character.
Life in Langestraat e.o.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is home to around 1,885 residents, and it is a place where most households are single-person, at 59 percent. 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 hygiene around the waste containers is a daily issue. Another resident calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of what living in Amsterdam can be like. The neighbourhood itself has 23 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €1,539,652. You can read more about [the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood] on our site.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. The nearest supermarket is an AH to go just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo stores a couple of streets away. For primary education, de Burght school is on your doorstep, and Vinse School for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Jordaan pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For public transport, tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 is a couple of streets away, and bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat with lines 18, 21, 22 and night buses is just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within [the municipality of Amsterdam], a city with everything you could need.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 44 dB and aircraft noise at 47 dB are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, while flood risk is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via DSTRCT Amsterdam.
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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 40C, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €2,000,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652, which is a difference of 30 percent. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €11,501, while this home is listed at €12,500 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 160 m². The neighbourhood has 23 homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a fourth-floor apartment with four rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 160 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 170 m². The volume of the home is 705 m³. The building dates from 1790.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label reflects the energy performance of the home as registered, and it is a factor to consider when budgeting for monthly living expenses.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1790, before 1970, and that 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 428 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn stores are at 435, 442 and 450 metres, and a Jumbo is at 450 metres. All of these are within a five-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
De Burght primary school is at 41 metres, on your doorstep. Vinse School for secondary education is at 313 metres, just around the corner. Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam primary school is at 659 metres, a ten-minute walk, and Het Cartesius Lyceum secondary school is at 917 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 is at 319 metres, a couple of streets away. Bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat with lines 18, 21, 22 and night buses N81, N82, N83, N84 and N88 is at 382 metres. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 710 metres, a ten-minute walk.
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, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees, though they mention hygiene around waste containers is a daily issue. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood has around 1,885 residents. Most households are single-person, at 59 percent, and 14 percent of households have children. The age spread shows 32 percent aged 25 to 45 and 21 percent aged 65 or older. The average household size is 1.6 people.
