A canal-side home with history
This apartment on the Keizersgracht sits in the heart of Amsterdam, in the Vijzelstraatbuurt neighbourhood. The asking price is €2,250,000. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. For reference, there are currently 21 apartments for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €1,957,181. You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
A grand 18th-century apartment
Built in 1700, this apartment spans two floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is 220 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 185 m². The home has a patio/atrium garden of 11 m² facing south, and it is located on the first living floor. It comes with full ownership, a central heating boiler, and a monthly HOA fee of €391. The setting is described as being on the water, in the centre, near public transport, and with an open view.
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 says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived in the area for over six years, notes it is "calm, safe and green" and has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca." The neighbourhood itself has 1,390 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a place where people seem to settle and stay, as one resident mentions buying a larger apartment in the same building. For more on the area, see the Vijzelstraatbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a short walk, the nearest just around the corner. Primary schools like IKC De Kleine Reus and ASVO are a couple of streets away, and Barlaeus Gymnasium for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Utrechtsestraat, is just around the corner. For public transport, tram and bus lines 4 and N85 stop at Keizersgracht, a couple of streets away, and night buses N82, N83 and N88 run from Muntplein. Amsterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €1,300,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 73% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 11%, from €1,166,000 to €1,300,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of buildings in this postcode area built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including the main agent www.vva.amsterdam.
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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 704H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €2,250,000 is 73% above the WOZ value of €1,300,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact you can weigh yourself.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is 220 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 185 m². There is also a patio/atrium garden of 11 m² facing south, and the home is located on the first living floor.
What is the energy label of this home?
This means the energy performance of the home is not known from the available data. If you want to know the energy label, you would need to look it up in the national energy label register, but that information is not part of this listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1700, and the entire postcode area is a KCAF attention area, with 100% of buildings built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a short walk. The nearest is about 200 metres away, just around the corner, and another is about 280 metres away. There are also Albert Heijn stores at roughly 400 and 450 metres, so daily groceries are easily accessible on foot.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Primary schools IKC De Kleine Reus and ASVO are both within a few hundred metres, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is about 700 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within a kilometre, such as De Witte Olifant and Dr. E. Boekmanschool.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram and bus stop is Keizersgracht, about 230 metres away, served by lines 4 and N85. Prinsengracht stop is also nearby, with the same lines. For night buses, Muntplein is about 350 metres away, with lines N82, N83 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal train station is about 1.8 kilometres away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 11%, from €1,166,000 to €1,300,000. The value fluctuated over the years, with a peak of €1,377,000 in 2023 and a dip to €1,208,000 in 2024, before rising again to the current level. This development is based on municipal data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, safe and green" and notes it has "changed a lot in the past years." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
