Keizersgracht 42A
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA 17th-century canal house in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Keizersgracht, one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood within the Grachtengordel-West district. The building dates from 1621, so you are buying a piece of the city's Golden Age history. With a living area of 123 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €1,029,000 works out at €8,366 per square metre. That price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652, a difference of 33 percent. For context, apartments in Amsterdam currently average €11,501 per square metre.
What the listing tells us
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy performance. The agent has not published any details about the layout, number of rooms, outdoor space or installations. What we do know is the year of construction, 1621, and the living area of 123 square metres as recorded in the BAG register. The asking price of €1,029,000 is the only other concrete figure in the listing.
Life around Langestraat e.o.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is home to around 1,885 people, and most households consist of a single person. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another resident calls it a neighbourhood in development, noting that it is getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression of Amsterdam living. The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood itself has 23 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €1,539,652.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with two Albert Heijn branches a couple of streets away. Primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, and Vinse School for secondary education is just around the corner. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Jordaan pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 18, 21, 22 and night services, while tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk offers lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam provides the broader context for these amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone where 89 percent of properties date from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but expected to rise. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About this listing
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Nienaber Weesp 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 Keizersgracht 42A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,029,000 is 33 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652. On a per-square-metre basis, the difference is 27 percent below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen. There are currently 23 homes for sale in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €3,950,000.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the energy label. The agent has not published any information about the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, garden, balcony or installations. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. The only property facts available are the year of construction, 1621, and the living area of 123 square metres according to the BAG registration.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970 and the postcode area being a KCAF attention zone, where 89 percent of properties date from before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as medium, which means it is neither low nor high.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data at address level and reflect the acoustic environment around the property. The road traffic noise is the only category that exceeds the applicable norm.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk data for this address shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The figures describe the broader location rather than the condition of the home itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Jumbo is the nearest supermarket at 307 metres, followed by two Albert Heijn branches at 315 and 369 metres. An AH to go is at 556 metres and another Albert Heijn at 578 metres. All of these are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward. In total, there are 156 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this property?
Primary school de Burght is the closest at 187 metres, with Vinse School for secondary education at 275 metres. Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is a primary school at 543 metres, and Het Cartesius Lyceum for secondary education is at 784 metres. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden completes the list at 929 metres. There are 217 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat is at 378 metres with lines 18, 21, 22 and night services N81, N82, N83, N84 and N88. Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is at 465 metres with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 841 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The combination of bus, tram and train gives several options for getting around the city.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another resident calls it a neighbourhood in development that is getting better with amenities and a beach nearby. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What healthcare facilities are available nearby?
The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors at 857 metres. Service Apotheek Jordaan pharmacy is closer at 421 metres. The nearest hospital is OLVG, locatie Oost, at 2,922 metres. For everyday medical needs, the pharmacy is just around the corner and the GP is a ten-minute walk away.
