A ground-floor apartment in the heart of the Jordaan
This apartment on the Laurierstraat sits in the Elandsgrachtbuurt, right in the middle of the Jordaan. It is a lively, historic part of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with shops, cafés and canals. The asking price of €945,000 is in line with the market, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For a sense of what this price buys you, have a look at other apartments in Amsterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1934, this ground-floor apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 95 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 93 square metres. The agent describes the home as having a rear garden, and it is located on the ground floor. The property has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €198.75.
The Elandsgrachtbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood with familiar faces. Lots of familiar faces so everyone is somewhat known to each other." Another adds: "This neighbourhood is really a piece of Amsterdam. Old canals, a bit messy, but cosy." The reviews mention the mix of shops and eateries, and good public transport connections. Around 4,300 people live here, and many households are single-person. To get a fuller picture, you can read more about the Elandsgrachtbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn and Dirk are a couple of streets away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Rozengracht is on your doorstep. The Rozengracht tram stop is just around the corner, with lines 5 and 13, and the bus stop at Elandsgracht is a couple of streets away, served by lines 80, 357 and 397. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €867,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 0%, from €865,000 to €867,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. The heat stress indication is medium now and elevated by 2050; these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and Vastgoed Unie.
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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 Laurierstraat 208, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €945,000, while the WOZ value is €867,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 93 square metres, is €10,161.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 93 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 square metres. The home has a rear garden. The property is located on the ground floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has mostly double glazing and a central heating boiler. These are separate facts about the property's features and its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1934, and in the postcode area, 78% of properties were built before 1970. The risk level is given as medium, which is a general indication for the area.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Ekoplaza is about 286 metres away, the Albert Heijn about 319 metres, and the Dirk about 362 metres. For schools, the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is about 263 metres away, and the Jordaan College is about 277 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, about 777 metres away, and the BENU Apotheek Rozengracht is about 208 metres away.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
The Rozengracht tram stop is about 189 metres away, with tram lines 5 and 13. The bus stop at Elandsgracht is about 246 metres away, served by bus lines 80, 357 and 397. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 1.8 kilometres away. These stops provide access to the city's tram and bus network.
What do residents say about living in the Elandsgrachtbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.79, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy neighbourhood with familiar faces, while another says it is a real piece of Amsterdam with old canals and a mix of shops and pubs. The reviews mention good public transport connections and a sense of safety, though one resident notes some loitering youths in their street.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €198.75. This is the amount stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
