A canal-side apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment on the Lijnbaansgracht sits in the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood, right in the centre of Amsterdam. It is a classic 1855 building, and the home is on the second floor. With a price of €475,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,029,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is higher than this.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 50 m². The property is in full ownership, and it is heated by block heating. The agent describes the setting as on the water, in the centre, with an unobstructed view. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost
This is a lively part of the city, with about 1,120 residents. Most households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.5. Residents of the district give 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." The reviews reflect a mix of cosiness and bustle. For more on the area, see the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza and SPAR are a couple of streets away. The Barlaeus Gymnasium is on your doorstep, and the nearest primary school, IKC De Kleine Reus, is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering is just around the corner, and the Leidsestraat Apotheek is a couple of streets away. The Rijksmuseum tram stop, with lines 1, 7 and 19, is a short walk, and the Ruysdaelkade bus stop, with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, is just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Amsterdam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €485,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 27%, from €381,000 to €485,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, while heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Lijnbaansgracht 270B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is 54% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,029,000. This is a precomputed comparison, and the price verdict is 'keen'. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,713, while this home is listed at €9,314 per m², which is 13% below the neighbourhood average per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 51 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 50 m². The volume is 171 m³. The property is in full ownership, and it is heated by block heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €485,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 27%, from €381,000 in 2020 to €485,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 276 metres, which is just around the corner. The Ekoplaza at 331 metres and a SPAR at 334 metres are also a couple of streets away. An AH to go is at 359 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 431 metres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is just 70 metres away, on your doorstep. The nearest primary school is IKC De Kleine Reus at 439 metres, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within a short walk include the Cornelis Vrijschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier.
What public transport options are available?
The Rijksmuseum tram stop, with lines 1, 7 and 19, is 137 metres away. The Ruysdaelkade bus stop, with night lines N82, N83, N84 and N88, is 231 metres away. Leidseplein, with trams and buses, is 310 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal station is 2.1 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, and it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
