Spiegelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Keizersgracht sits in the heart of the city, where the buzz of the canal belt meets the calm of a quiet street. At 55 m² it is compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, reasonable for a 1974 building. The asking price of €625,000 is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €1.6 million, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, the average price per m² in the Spiegelbuurt is €15,481, so this home is priced to sell quickly. See more apartments in Amsterdam for similar listings.
The Spiegelbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most iconic neighbourhoods, with the Keizersgracht, Prinsengracht and Spiegelgracht forming its backbone. It is densely urban (over 9,500 addresses per km²) and home to a mix of professionals, couples and families. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (350 out of 890 residents) and relatively few children, reflecting its central, lively character. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its art galleries, antique shops and the nearby Rijksmuseum. Discover more about the neighbourhood Spiegelbuurt.
For your morning bread, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is an AH to go even closer. The Jumbo covers the weekly shop. For families, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a top secondary school, while IKC De Kleine Reus and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan serve primary-age children. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk away, and the nearest train station is 2.5 km, a ten-minute cycle. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive cultural and leisure options.
At the time of writing the home is listed via N.O.G.B. and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Keizersgracht 489A1, Amsterdam
Data from Spiegelbuurt
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About Keizersgracht 489A1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 62% below the average asking price in the Spiegelbuurt (€1,648,105) and also well under the median of €1,095,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (55 m² vs 138 m²). Given the location and the fact that similar homes in the area sell for a median of €871,889, this price is keen and likely to attract interest.
The energy label is C, which is average for a building from 1974. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills. In the Spiegelbuurt, 26.7% of homes have label C, while 33.3% have A or A+.
The Spiegelbuurt is very central, with supermarkets, schools and restaurants within walking distance. The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 339 m, and a full Albert Heijn is at 427 m. There are several primary and secondary schools nearby, including Barlaeus Gymnasium at 446 m. The area is extremely urban (address density 9,550 per km²) and lively.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is a 10-minute cycle or a short tram ride. The central location means most city destinations are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Currently there are 19 apartments for sale in the Spiegelbuurt, with prices ranging from €399,000 to €4,250,000. The average asking price is €1,648,105 and the median is €1,095,000. This apartment is at the lower end of the price range.
The Spiegelbuurt recorded 222 total crimes in the latest data. Given the dense urban environment and central location, this is not unusually high for Amsterdam. The area is generally considered safe, with a mix of residents and tourists.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spiegelbuurt
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