Passeerdersgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Lijnbaansgracht sits in one of Amsterdam's most beloved neighbourhoods. At €599,000, the asking price is 53% below the neighbourhood average of €1,266,974, which makes it a keen entry point into the area, especially given the 58 m² floor area is 44% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one stands out for its relative affordability.
The Passeerdersgrachtbuurt is a compact, densely populated corner of the Jordaan with 935 residents. It's a place of singles and older households: 425 one-person households and only 60 with children. The average household size is 1.5, and the largest age group is 25,45 (365 people), followed by 45,65 (225) and 65+ (185). With an address density of 10,357 per km², it's intensely urban. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood Passeerdersgrachtbuurt is known for its historic charm and lively atmosphere.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully walkable. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Lidl and Vomar are within a five-minute walk. For school runs, OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a couple of streets away, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Huygens College and Barlaeus Gymnasium are also within easy reach. The municipality Amsterdam offers a dense network of amenities, with a restaurant on your doorstep and a park or garden a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Henk Burger Makelaardij.
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Lijnbaansgracht 217-1, Amsterdam
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About Lijnbaansgracht 217-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €599,000 is 53% below the neighbourhood average of €1,266,974, but the apartment is also 44% smaller than the average home in the area (58 m² vs 103 m²). The median price in the Passeerdersgrachtbuurt is €765,000, so this listing is on the lower end. Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller apartment in this sought-after part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is B, which is good for a 1940s building. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older properties with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, 23.1% of homes have label A, 7.7% label A+, and 46.2% label C, so a B label is above average for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. Amsterdam's central station is also within easy reach by public transport.
The Passeerdersgrachtbuurt has relatively few families: only 60 households with children out of 630 total. The largest age group is 25,45, and there are many singles. That said, there are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area is safe and well-served by parks and playgrounds.
At the time of writing, there are 19 homes for sale in the Passeerdersgrachtbuurt. The average asking price is €1,266,974, and the median is €765,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 37 days for sold properties.
In the most recent data, there were 99 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the high population density and central location, this is not unusually high for an urban area. The Jordaan is generally considered a safe and pleasant place to live.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Passeerdersgrachtbuurt