Nieuwe Prinsengracht 20-2
Weesperbuurt · 1018 XJ Amsterdam
A classic Amsterdam apartment on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht
This apartment sits on the Nieuwe Prinsengracht in the Weesperbuurt, a canal-side setting in the heart of Amsterdam. The building dates from 1849, giving it a genuine piece of the city's history. The last known asking price of €625,000 was keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,187,042, a difference of 47 percent. This listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing from the agent's publication. For context, the wider market here included many [apartments in Amsterdam], with an average asking price of €1,187,042 across the neighbourhood. This home has not been online since 10 November 2026.
The home itself
The apartment had a living area of 77 square metres according to the BAG registration, which worked out at €8,117 per square metre. What is clear is the age of the building, which dates from 1849, and the fact that it is an apartment in a canal house. Without further information from the agent, the interior arrangement remained unknown.
Life in the Weesperbuurt
The Weesperbuurt is a compact, central district where most homes were built before 1945, around 79 percent of the housing stock. It is a very strongly urban area with an address density of 8,115 per square kilometre, and the population of 3,160 includes a high share of single-person households at 67 percent. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the waste containers. Another resident, writing about the wider municipality, calls it a neighbourhood in development with amenities improving and greenery nearby. The crime figure for the area stands at 250 recorded incidents, which you can interpret for yourself. This is [the Weesperbuurt neighbourhood] as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Dr. E. Boekmanschool is just around the corner, and the ASVO school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Oude Turfmarkt, a ten-minute walk, while the Service Apotheek Utrechtsestraat is a couple of streets away. Public transport is strong: metro, bus and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85 stop at Weesperplein, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort, about 1.7 kilometres away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no municipal valuation is provided here. The address-level risk data from public sources gives some indications for this area. The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the building being constructed before 1970, which applies to 100 percent of properties in this postcode area. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Keij & Stefels B.V.
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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 Nieuwe Prinsengracht 20-2, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €625,000 was 47 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,187,042. The price per square metre, based on the BAG living area of 77 square metres, was €8,117, which was 32 percent below the neighbourhood average of €11,932 per square metre. This comparison was precomputed against the current listings in the Weesperbuurt.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The agent had not published details about the layout, number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any garden or balcony. The only stated figure is the living area of 77 square metres according to the BAG registration. The building dates from 1849, but the interior arrangement was not described in the listing.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field, so no information about the home's energy performance was available. Without this data, it is not possible to say anything about the energy efficiency of this specific apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, which applies to 100 percent of properties in this postcode area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 111 metres, followed by an AH to go at 288 metres. There are two Albert Heijn stores at 445 and 452 metres, and another AH to go at 527 metres. In total, 156 supermarkets are within five kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest stop is Weesperplein at 250 metres, served by metro, bus and tram lines 1, 7, 19, 51, 53, 54 and N85. The Roetersstraat tram stop at 372 metres serves line 7, and the Prinsengracht stop at 470 metres serves lines 4 and N85. The nearest train station is Amsterdam Muiderpoort at 1,744 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with trees that provide cooling and relaxation, though they also mention mess around the waste containers. Another resident, writing about the wider municipality, notes a district in development with improving amenities and greenery nearby.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
