Kanaalstraat 168-3
Cremerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This third-floor apartment on Kanaalstraat sits in the lively Cremerbuurt-West, a corner of Amsterdam where the streets hum with daily life. Built in 1911, it is a piece of the city's pre-war housing stock, and at €450,000 the asking price is keen, coming in 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €635,174. That puts it in a different bracket from much of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans a single floor and offers three rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 48 m². The home has a volume of 165 m³, and it sits on the third floor of the building.
Life in Cremerbuurt-West
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as extremely nice and cozy, with lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another, who has lived here for over six years, calls it calm, green and evolving, noting it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. A third resident praises the quiet, green streets and the trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention that hygiene around the waste containers is a daily frustration. The neighbourhood itself is home to around 5,580 people, with a large share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Cremerbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and a Lidl a couple of streets away. Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is on your doorstep for primary education, and the Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West and Service Staring Apotheek are both a five-minute walk. Tram line 1 stops at Rhijnvis Feithstraat just around the corner, with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83 available at Witte de Withstraat a short walk further. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk, and the wider municipality of Amsterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €462,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 3% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €367,000 to €462,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, and the climate data points to a medium risk of pluvial flooding and heat stress, with an elevated heat stress projection for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Edens Makelaardij.
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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 Kanaalstraat 168-3, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €462,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €367,000 to €462,000, though it has fluctuated in between.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the third floor and spans a single floor. It has three rooms in total, comprising one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 49 m², while the BAG registration records 48 m². The volume of the home is 165 m³.
What energy label does the home have?
The home has energy label D. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, as the label reflects the efficiency of the home's insulation and heating systems. In the neighbourhood, 25% of the housing stock has a label of D or lower, while the majority of homes score better.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1911, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone because all properties were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both of which stay below the norm. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements taken inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 239 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 335 metres. A Jumbo and a Lidl are both at 383 metres, and a further Albert Heijn is at 414 metres. In total there are 153 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 1 stops at Rhijnvis Feithstraat, 268 metres away. The Witte de Withstraat stop, at 390 metres, is served by tram lines 1, 7 and 17 as well as night bus N83. Corantijnstraat, at 403 metres, offers tram lines 1, 15 and 17. Amsterdam Lelylaan train station is 1.75 kilometres away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is the nearest primary school at 189 metres. OBS Corantijn is at 428 metres, and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje 2e Montessori-School is at 453 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is 1.3 kilometres away. There are 197 schools within five kilometres in total.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out to €9,184 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 49 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,434, so this apartment sits roughly 12% below that figure. The overall asking price of €450,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €635,174.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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 describes the area as extremely nice and cozy, with lots of amenities, parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another calls it calm, green and evolving, noting it has changed for the better in recent years.
