Lastage, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kromme Waal sits in one of Amsterdam's most characterful corners, where the 17th-century gables and cobbled streets tell a story of centuries past. With 54 m² of living space, it's a compact home that makes the most of its proportions. The asking price of €565,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €823,154, which is keen given the location, though the floor area is 47% smaller than the typical Lastage home. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Lastage is a small, tight-knit enclave within the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district. With just over 1,100 residents, it feels more like a village than a city centre. Most households are single-person (410 out of 690), and the average household size is 1.6. The neighbourhood is overwhelmingly pre-war, 100% of homes were built before 1945, and the streets are quiet by Amsterdam standards. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another calls it "a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." A third sums it up: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." Based on six reviews, the average score is 7.91. The neighbourhood Lastage is a peaceful pocket just steps from the bustle.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another branch a couple of streets away. A SPAR is also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, St. Antoniusschool is on your doorstep, and De Witte Olifant is a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Voogd Makelaardij and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
Kromme Waal 36-3, Amsterdam
Good · 6 residents
Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people
Auto-translated to English by AIMy house is very old and draughty and nothing is being done about it; the neighbourhood itself is friendly.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of green and quiet but almost no rubbish bins. Neighbour contact (the house itself is not okay. Nothing is ever done about it
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood generally looks green, quiet and pleasant. Neighbourly contact is generally very good, but there are also some canal-belt types who walk around with their nose in the air and can't even manage a greeting. But that shouldn't spoil the fun.
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Data from Lastage
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About Kromme Waal 36-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €565,000 is 31% below the average asking price in Lastage (€823,154), which makes it keen. However, the floor area of 54 m² is 47% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². The median asking price in the area is €719,000, so this home is priced well below that. Comparable homes in the street may vary, but the price per m² (€10,463) is above the neighbourhood average of €8,598, reflecting the premium for a smaller unit.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Lastage, 20% of homes have label C, while 30% have D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier.
Residents consistently describe Lastage as quiet. One says: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." Another calls it "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." With only 1,120 residents and a very high address density (6,743 per km²), it's a calm pocket within the busy centre. The streets are mostly residential and car-free in parts.
St. Antoniusschool (primary) is just 104 metres away, and De Witte Olifant (primary) is 430 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is Vinse School at 1.2 km. There are over 200 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful. The neighbourhood has few children (70 aged 0-15), but the schools are well-regarded.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct connections to other parts of the city and beyond.
Lastage recorded 153 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of 1,120, that's a rate of about 137 per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high for a residential area. However, residents report feeling safe and describe the neighbourhood as quiet and friendly. The figure includes all types of crime, from theft to vandalism.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 210 metres away, just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is 376 metres, and a SPAR is 394 metres. For quick bites, AH to go is 470 metres. Daily groceries are very convenient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Lastage
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