Herengracht 60-1A
Langestraat 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 Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood within the Grachtengordel-West district. The setting is described as being on the water, in the centre, with a free view. The asking price of €650,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,523,565, which puts it on the low side compared with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1740, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment occupies a single floor on the second storey of the building. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The property is freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €183. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
Life in Langestraat e.o.
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood has 1,920 residents, and 58% of households are single-person. This is a very strongly urban area with an address density of 9,771. For more context, see the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is on your doorstep, and the Vinse School for secondary education is just around the corner. For groceries, AH to go is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Jumbo a couple of streets away. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Jordaan is a couple of streets away. Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 is just around the corner, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more within its boundaries, as detailed on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €746,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 13% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €557,000 to €746,000. As for address-level risk indications, road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including 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 60-1A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €746,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €557,000 to €746,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment on a single floor, located on the second storey. The living area is 77 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration records 78 m². The property is freehold with a monthly HOA fee of €183.
What does energy label G mean for this home?
Energy label G is the least efficient label on the scale. This means the home is likely to have high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1740, which is typical for this area, where 96.6% of homes date from before 1945.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building was constructed in 1740, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where 100% of buildings predate 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What flood and climate risks apply here?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address, while flood risk from surrounding waters is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
AH to go is the nearest supermarket at 389 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 411 metres and Jumbo at 440 metres. There are also two more AH to go and Albert Heijn locations within 500 metres. In total, 154 supermarkets are within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this home?
The nearest school is de Burght, a primary school with 387 pupils, just 88 metres away. Vinse School, a secondary school with 388 pupils, is 389 metres away. Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam, another primary school, is 613 metres from the property.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is 323 metres away with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop, 401 metres away, offers both bus and tram services including night lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 756 metres from the apartment.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees, though they mention daily mess around waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people.
How does this apartment's size compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of 77 m² is 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 140 m². The asking price of €650,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,523,565. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €11,363, while this home is listed at €8,442 per m².
