Spiegelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals sits in the heart of the Grachtengordel. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €500,000, the asking price is 70% below the neighbourhood average of €1,648,105, but the floor area of 46 m² is also 67% smaller than the average of 138 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the Spiegelbuurt is €15,481. This is one of 19 apartments currently for sale in the area, and you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Spiegelbuurt is a tiny, exclusive enclave within the Grachtengordel-Zuid, with just 890 residents. It is a very urban area (address density 9,550 per km²), dominated by pre-war buildings (87.5% built before 1945). Most households are single-person (350 out of 614), and only 75 households have children. The average household size is 1.6. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the character is best described by its statistics: a quiet, historic pocket with a mix of locals and professionals. The neighbourhood Spiegelbuurt is known for its antique shops and art galleries along the Spiegelgracht.
For your morning bread, the Albert Heijn on the Vijzelstraat is just a couple of streets away, and there is an AH to go even closer. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. Families with children have several schools within walking distance: the Barlaeus Gymnasium and IKC De Kleine Reus are both just around the corner. The nearest park is the Vondelpark, a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via DSTRCT Amsterdam and also appears on Funda through DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties.
Details of this home
Keizersgracht 558-2, Amsterdam
Data from Spiegelbuurt
Data from Spiegelbuurt
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About Keizersgracht 558-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €500,000 is 70% below the average asking price in the Spiegelbuurt (€1,648,105), but the apartment is also 67% smaller than the average (138 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €10,870, which is below the neighbourhood average of €15,481 per m². Given the small size and the prime canal location, the price appears keen compared to other listings in the area.
The agent has not provided this information. In the Spiegelbuurt, 20% of homes have label A, 13.3% label B, and 26.7% label C, while 26.7% have label D or lower. Without the label for this specific apartment, it is not possible to comment on its energy efficiency.
The floor area is 46 m², which is 67% smaller than the average home in the Spiegelbuurt (138 m²). The apartment is on the second floor of a historic canal house built in 1690.
The Spiegelbuurt is a very urban, historic neighbourhood with a high density of addresses (9,550 per km²). It has 890 residents, mostly single-person households (350 out of 614). There are few children (75 households with children). The area is known for its antique shops and art galleries, and it is part of the UNESCO-listed canal belt. The crime rate is 222 incidents per year, which is moderate for central Amsterdam.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. This is a ten-minute cycle or a short tram ride.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. The closest is an AH to go at 320 m, followed by a full Albert Heijn at 378 m. There is also an Ekoplaza organic supermarket at 541 m. For daily shopping, you have everything you need just around the corner.
There are several schools within a ten-minute walk. The Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary school) is 361 m away, and IKC De Kleine Reus (primary school) is 514 m away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan (primary) is 736 m away. All are easily reachable on foot.
The agent has not published the energy label for this apartment. The Spiegelbuurt has a mix of energy labels, with 26.7% of homes rated D or lower, so it is worth checking with the seller if this is important to you.
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