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.
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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.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,648,105 | €1,095,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,481 | – |
| Rent price | €3,040 p/m | €3,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,980,553 | €1,566,170 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €13,207 | – |
| Rent price | €3,939 p/m | €3,731 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Keizersgracht 558-2, Amsterdam
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