Leidsekruisstraat 54
Leidsebuurt-Noordoost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam upper maisonette
This upper maisonette on the Leidsekruisstraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam, in the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood. Built in 1915, it has an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €520,000 is sharp compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is 55% lower than the average of €1,160,906. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is at the lower end.
The home itself
According to the agent, this two-room apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, and is on the third floor. The living area is 67 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home has insulation including roof insulation, secondary glazing, floor insulation, wall insulation, and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €19,100, which is substantial.
The Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood
Residents of the district De Weteringschans give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed." Another notes: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do!" The neighbourhood has 1,115 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 9,487 per km². For more on the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood, see the dedicated page.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the AH to go is just around the corner. The SPAR is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is just around the corner, and the Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is a couple of streets away, and the Leidsestraat Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stop Leidseplein is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19, 24, and night lines. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam. The address risk indications are area-level, not an inspection of this home. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Koops Makelaardij Amsterdam and Koops Makelaardij Leiden.
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About Leidsekruisstraat 54, Amsterdam
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price is €520,000, and the living area is 67 m², so the price per square metre is €7,761, based on the agent's listing. This is lower than the neighbourhood average of €12,020 per m², but the home is also smaller than the average of 100 m².
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, located on the third floor. The living area is 67 m², and the volume is 170 m³. It is an upper maisonette, so it occupies one floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, secondary glazing, floor insulation, wall insulation, and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. This suggests the home is well insulated, but the label itself does not guarantee low energy costs.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €19,100. This is a significant amount, so it is worth factoring into your monthly costs. The fee is stated in the listing, but the details of what it covers are not provided.
What is the noise situation like?
The address risk data indicates that the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Noise from rail traffic is 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1915). This is an area-level indication from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that the risk of foundation issues is neither low nor high in this area.
What are the flood and heat risks?
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 166 metres, followed by AH to go at 212 metres, SPAR at 272 metres, Ekoplaza at 482 metres, and Lidl at 530 metres. So you have several options within a short walk.
Which schools are close by?
The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 150 metres away. For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool is 473 metres, Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 564 metres, IKC De Kleine Reus is 576 metres, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is 725 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram stop Leidseplein is 188 metres away, with lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19, 24, and night lines. The Prinsengracht tram stop is 192 metres, with lines 2, 17, 24. There is also a bus stop at Leidseplein with night buses. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.1 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district De Weteringschans give an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the quiet and friendly neighbours, while another mentions the busyness and noise but also the cosiness. The neighbourhood has 1,115 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households.
Why is the asking price lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €520,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,160,906. This is partly because the home is smaller than average: 67 m² versus 100 m². The price per m² is €7,761, which is also below the neighbourhood average of €12,020 per m².
Experiences from Leidsebuurt-Noordoost
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do! I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other. This would be the biggest point for improvement.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,017,833 | €955,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,926 | – |
| Rent price | €4,225 p/m | €4,225 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 p/m | – |
Experiences from De Weteringschans
How residents experience their district
My husband and I have lived on the Amstel for 26 years; we came from the Noorderdwarsstraat near the Prinsengracht. We are very satisfied here. Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful, now a bit less due to age. Extremely nice living, very dear people around us and we have good contact with them, and if my husband and I can help someone, I do that too, someone who lost his wife. Good contact with the neighbours, a small word can do people good. The building is and has been well maintained, is kept clean, etc., nothing but praise for the building and the handymen on the Prinsengracht... corner Prinsengracht, we have lived here for about 30 years now. And we are satisfied people and hope to be allowed to stay here for a long time. Fam Fakkeldij, Amstel 298 G
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed... we are satisfied people... we hope to enjoy our little spot on the Amstel for a long time...
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do! I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other. This would be the biggest point for improvement.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,149,047 | €887,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,272 | – |
| Rent price | €3,530 p/m | €3,506 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €43 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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Leidsekruisstraat 54, Amsterdam
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