A canal-side classic in the Vijzelstraatbuurt
This apartment sits on the Keizersgracht, one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, in the heart of the Grachtengordel-Zuid district. The building dates from 1700, so you are buying a piece of the city's Golden Age history. With a price of €875,000, the asking price is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €1,939,646, which the data marks as keen. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €11,846, while this home comes in at €10,294 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home has a combined volume of 247 m³ and comes with a parking space. It is freehold, so you own the property outright, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €300. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively manageable.
Life in the Vijzelstraatbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another, who has lived here for over six years, says it is "calm, safe and green," and has changed for the better in recent years, attracting younger residents and families. A third resident praises the "great trees that provide cooling and relaxation," though they also mention that hygiene around the waste containers could be better. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,390 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 59%. For more on the area, see [the Vijzelstraatbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with several more within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is a couple of streets away, and ASVO is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Utrechtsestraat is even closer. Tram stops Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, both served by lines 4 and N85, are just around the corner, and Muntplein offers night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam is well served by all these connections, as you would expect from [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €888,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 14%, from €781,000 to €888,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with heat stress currently medium and expected to rise. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels: DSTRCT Amsterdam and DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Keizersgracht 702E, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €875,000 is 55% below the average asking price in the Vijzelstraatbuurt, which stands at €1,939,646. The price per square metre is €10,294, compared to the neighbourhood average of €11,846 per m². The data marks this price as keen relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The total volume is 247 m³, and the property includes a parking space.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €888,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 14%, from €781,000 in 2020 to €888,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 195 metres, with several more within a short walk. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is 318 metres away and ASVO is 475 metres away. The nearest secondary school, Barlaeus Gymnasium, is 692 metres from the home.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stops Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, both served by lines 4 and N85, are within a few minutes' walk. Muntplein, served by night buses N82, N83 and N88, is also close. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which dates from 1700.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €300. This fee is used for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building. The property is freehold, so you own the apartment outright without any ground lease.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy," while another says it is "calm, safe and green." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
