Kerkstraat 214
Vijzelstraatbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA calm spot in the heart of Amsterdam
This upper-floor apartment sits on a quiet road in the Vijzelstraatbuurt, right in the centre of Amsterdam. The building dates from 1995, which is unusual for this part of the Grachtengordel-Zuid, and carries an A energy label. At €1,200,000 the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,767,615. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €10,945, while this home comes in at €10,714 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range for the neighbourhood.
Inside the apartment
The agent describes this as a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, on the third living level. It has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a total volume of 346 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership. According to the agent the living area is 112 m², while the BAG registration records 127 m². The agent lists roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and the heating runs on a combination boiler, a wood stove and underfloor heating throughout. The homeowners' association fee is €336 per month.
The Vijzelstraatbuurt
This is a compact neighbourhood of roughly 1,390 residents, where single-person households make up 59 percent of the total. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with plenty of green and great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood has 842 homes, of which 48 percent are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Vijzelstraatbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium secondary school is just beyond that. The GP practice De Wetering is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Koek, Schaeffer & van Tijen is just around the corner. The Rijksmuseum tram stop with lines 1, 7 and 19 is a five-minute walk, and the Vijzelgracht metro stop with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88 is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital at location Oost is further out. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. Public risk data at address level indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though 89 percent of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including VAT Makelaars and VAT Makelaars 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.
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About Kerkstraat 214, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,200,000 is 57 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,767,615. The average asking price per m² in the area is €10,945, while this home is listed at €10,714 per m². The price verdict is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. There are currently 13 homes for sale in the area, with prices ranging from €750,000 to €11,250,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment on the third living level with four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. The total volume is 346 m³ and there is a balcony. The agent lists the living area as 112 m², while the BAG registration records 127 m². The home is in full ownership and the homeowners' association fee is €336 per month.
What energy label does this home have and what does that mean?
The home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The agent also lists roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation. Heating runs on a combination boiler, a wood stove and underfloor heating throughout. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and both are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Rail noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The data notes that 89 percent of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular home. The building itself dates from 1995.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is at 91 metres, essentially on your doorstep. A second Albert Heijn is at 334 metres, and an Ekoplaza is at 358 metres. There is also an AH to go at 492 metres and another Albert Heijn at 531 metres. In total, 150 supermarkets are within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is at 235 metres, a five-minute walk. The Barlaeus Gymnasium secondary school is at 416 metres. Other primary schools within a short distance include ASVO at 721 metres, the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs at 812 metres and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier at 864 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Rijksmuseum tram stop with lines 1, 7 and 19 is at 352 metres. The Muntplein bus stop with night lines N82, N83 and N88 is at 371 metres. The Vijzelgracht stop, serving bus, metro and tram with lines 1, 7, 19, 52, N82, N83 and N88, is at 402 metres. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 1,896 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.37 based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a very pleasant, quiet area with much green and great trees offering cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another calls it quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green and social with a nice mix of people. These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically the Vijzelstraatbuurt.
What is the climate risk for this address?
Public climate data indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain. Current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
