Monnikenstraat 6
Burgwallen-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA historic home in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on Monnikenstraat in Burgwallen-Oost, one of the oldest corners of Amsterdam, where the city's history is written into every facade. The building dates from 1738, so you are living in a piece of the capital's heritage. The asking price of €599,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €769,167, which puts it 22% below that figure. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price depending on size and condition.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this upper-floor apartment (bovenwoning) has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has a combined heating system (Cv-ketel) and is described as having a sheltered position in the centre. There is a homeowners' association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €120. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Burgwallen-Oost
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lovely to live in. Everything perfectly accessible. At weekends, lots of tourists, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult to get around." Another adds: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours." A third notes: "I am generally very happy with my neighbourhood, all amenities are nearby, I have been living here very comfortably for years. The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets." The district has around 1,715 inhabitants, and most households are single-person (69%). The Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood itself is compact and densely built, with many historic buildings.
Amenities and getting around
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. The St. Antoniusschool primary school is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is. The BENU Apotheek W.H. v.d.Meulen pharmacy is. Metro station Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner, served by lines 51, 53 and 54, and Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport connections across the city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address does have risk indications at area level, not based on an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 47 dB and aircraft noise at 45 dB are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Forte Makelaars and Forte Makelaars on Funda.
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About Monnikenstraat 6, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €599,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €769,167, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,271, while this home is listed at €6,965 per m² based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 15 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €299,000 to €1,895,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an upper-floor apartment with four rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 86 m², while the BAG registration records 72 m². The home has a combined heating system (Cv-ketel) and a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €120.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is E. This is not the least efficient label, but it does mean you should expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home dates from 1738, which is typical for this area, where 70.6% of homes were built before 1945.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level public data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1738, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is the reason for the medium risk level. No specific foundation defects are known from the data.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 47 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at area level from public sources, not measurements taken at this specific home. The data is from 2022 and 2023.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is at 36 metres, with a SPAR at 197 metres and a Dirk at 306 metres. The St. Antoniusschool primary school is at 170 metres, and De Witte Olifant primary school is at 461 metres. For secondary education, the Vinse School is at 1,090 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans at 203 metres, and the BENU Apotheek W.H. v.d.Meulen pharmacy is at 154 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Metro station Nieuwmarkt is at 180 metres, served by lines 51, 53 and 54. There are also bus stops at Prins Hendrikkade at around 393-400 metres, with lines 42, N91, N93 and several night lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 654 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by multiple transport options.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lovely to live in. Everything perfectly accessible. At weekends, lots of tourists, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult to get around." Another notes: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours." A third mentions: "The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets."
What is the climate risk for this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
