Weesperbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Nieuwe Achtergracht sits in a lively part of the city, with the canal just outside your window. Built in 1890, it has the high ceilings and period details you'd expect from a building of that era. The 60 m² floor area is compact but well-suited to a couple or single person. At €699,000, the asking price is 38% below the neighbourhood average of €1,118,586, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Weesperbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a very strong city feel, the address density is over 8,000 addresses per km². Most households are single-person (1,400 out of 2,075), and there are relatively few families with children. The area has a mix of ages, with a noticeable share of residents over 65. No neighbourhood reviews are available for this street, so the character is best judged by a visit. For more context, see the Weesperbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn and a SPAR are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Dr. E. Boekmanschool is on your doorstep, and OBS Aldoende is a five-minute walk. Secondary options include Metis Montessori Lyceum, about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by restaurants and a park within walking distance. For a broader picture of the surroundings, check the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaars Anno Nu.
Details of this home
Nieuwe Achtergracht 69-4, Amsterdam
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About Nieuwe Achtergracht 69-4, Amsterdam
The asking price is 38% below the average asking price in the Weesperbuurt (€1,118,586), but the apartment is also 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 90 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for a median of €725,000, so this price is in line with what smaller units have achieved.
The energy label is E. In the Weesperbuurt, most homes for sale have a better label, only about 18% are rated D or lower. An E label means heating costs will be higher than in a more efficient home, but the exact amount depends on usage and the type of heating system.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The CBS data records 250 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita rate or breakdown by type, it's hard to draw a firm conclusion. The area is densely populated and central, so it's typical for a city centre.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.6 km away, about a seven-minute walk.
There are 29 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €9,250,000. The median asking price is €725,000, so this apartment is slightly below that.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Weesperbuurt