Elandsgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Lijnbaansgracht sits in the heart of the Jordaan, where the streets hum with a mix of locals and visitors. At 58 m² it's compact but efficient, with a B energy label keeping running costs reasonable. The asking price of €575,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 36% below the typical €905,436, partly because the home is smaller than the norm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price, so this one stands out for its accessible entry point into a sought-after area.
The neighbourhood Elandsgrachtbuurt scores an 8.79 out of 10 from three reviews. One resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood with familiar faces" and notes that "everyone is somewhat known to each other." Another says it's "really a piece of Amsterdam, old canals, a bit messy, but cosy." The area is densely urban with over 11,800 addresses per km², and most homes date from before 1945. It's a mix of singles and couples, with few families with children. The vibe is authentic and unpolished, with little shops and pubs woven into the streets.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is similarly close. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport, the tram is a couple of streets away, and the central station is a ten-minute walk. For a quiet moment, the park or garden is a couple of streets away, and restaurants are on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via DSTRCT Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Lijnbaansgracht 153-3, Amsterdam
Very good · 3 residents
I think the Elandsgracht neighbourhood is great, actually the Jordaan too. Lots of familiar faces so everyone is somewhat known to each other. The Jordaan also has a large share of history with names like André Hazes, Willem Holleeder and tante Leen. In short, a nice neighbourhood where a lot happened back in the day and very nice neighbours!
Auto-translated to English by AIThis neighbourhood is really a piece of Amsterdam. Old canals, a bit messy, but cosy. You have those little shops and pubs there, a real mix of everything. By tram you're in the city centre in no time, so that's great. Tourists? Yes, you see them, but it doesn't really bother me. I feel quite safe there, despite the crowds.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's cosy here with many shops and eateries in the neighbourhood. In my opinion, my street is visited too much by loitering youths; my neighbours seem to find that cosy too. Little to no trouble with crime. Good public transport connections.
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About Lijnbaansgracht 153-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 36% below the average asking price in the Elandsgrachtbuurt (€905,436), but the home is also 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². Given its compact size and B energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 58 m² apartment in this prime Jordaan location.
The Elandsgrachtbuurt is a classic Jordaan area: historic, cosy, and lively. Residents describe it as a place where everyone knows each other, with old canals, small shops, and pubs. It's very urban with a high density of addresses, and most homes are pre-war. You'll find a mix of singles and couples, and the area feels safe despite the crowds.
The closest supermarket is Ekoplaza at 235 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 338 metres away, and Vomar and Dirk are within 400 metres. You have plenty of options for daily groceries within a five-minute walk.
The nearest primary school is 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan at 273 metres, followed by OBS Leonardo da Vinci at 312 metres. Both are within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the closest school is 0.6 km away.
The nearest tram stop is a couple of streets away, and the train station is 2.6 km from the home, about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Amsterdam.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, about 29% of homes have label A and 21% have label B, so this home is above average in efficiency.
Residents feel safe in the Elandsgrachtbuurt. One review mentions "little to no trouble with crime" and another says they feel "quite safe there, despite the crowds." The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 421, but given the high density, this is typical for a central Amsterdam area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Elandsgrachtbuurt
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