Cremerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on the Kanaalstraat sits in the lively Cremerbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Ten Katemarkt and the buzzing Kinkerstraat. At 49 m² it's compact but well laid out, with a C energy label and a classic 1913 shell. The asking price of €475,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €652,370, making it a keen entry point into Amsterdam's Oud-West, especially compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West is one of the most densely populated corners of the city, with over 9,700 addresses per km². It's a young area: more than half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, every single home was built before 1945. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the vibe is unmistakably urban: busy, diverse, and full of life.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn or Jumbo. For primary school, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is a couple of streets away, and OBS Corantijn is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the city well connected, with trams and buses on the Kinkerstraat and a train station 2.2 km away. Parks like Vondelpark and Westerpark are a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Recourt Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kanaalstraat 194-1, Amsterdam
Data from Cremerbuurt-West
Data from Cremerbuurt-West
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About Kanaalstraat 194-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 27% below the average asking price in Cremerbuurt-West (€652,370) and also below the median of €562,500. However, the apartment is smaller than average (49 m² vs 65 m²). Given the compact size and C label, the price is in line with the market for a starter home in this sought-after area.
Cremerbuurt-West is a very densely populated, young urban area with mostly single-person households. It's part of Amsterdam Oud-West, known for its pre-war architecture, lively markets, and proximity to the city centre. The streets are busy but vibrant, with plenty of cafes, shops, and parks within walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 275 metres, just around the corner. Jumbo and Lidl are also close by at 316 metres, so daily groceries are very convenient.
Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is 214 metres away, a primary school with 376 pupils. OBS Corantijn is 377 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away.
The area is very well connected. The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, but trams and buses run frequently on the Kinkerstraat and surrounding streets, providing easy access to the rest of Amsterdam.
The apartment has energy label C. This is average for the neighbourhood, where 36.6% of homes have label C. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier; heating costs will be moderate.
At 49 m² with one bedroom (typical for this type), it's ideal for a single person or a couple without children. The layout is compact but functional, typical of early 20th-century Amsterdam apartments.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West