A historic canal house in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on Oudeschans, one of Amsterdam's oldest quays, in the lively Nieuwmarkt area. The building dates from 1796, so you are buying a piece of the city's Golden Age history. This listing did not state the energy label. With a living area of 61 m², the last known asking price of €549,500 worked out at €9,008 per m². That was 39% below the average asking price of €900,000 for apartments in Amsterdam, which put this home on the low side for the area. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The apartment itself
The apartment has a living area of 61 m² according to the BAG registration. The building was constructed in 1796, which makes it a genuine period property in the heart of the old city.
Life around Nieuwmarkt
Nieuwmarkt is a compact, historic district where the centuries-old buildings sit close together. Residents of the wider Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district give their living environment an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another adds: "We live in a nice quiet neighbourhood and contact with the surroundings is also pleasant." The area is very densely populated, with over 7,400 addresses per square kilometre, and most households consist of a single person. The the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood is home to around 1,580 people, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over.
Daily life and getting around
For your daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away as well. The nearest primary school, De Witte Olifant, is on your doorstep, and St. Antoniusschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is a couple of streets away, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Metro station Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner, served by lines 51, 53 and 54, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from the capital. According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise level here is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium and the heat stress indication is medium.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ME Makelaars 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.
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About Oudeschans 40-1, Amsterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the Nieuwmarkt area?
The asking price of €549,500 was 39% below the average asking price of €900,000 for homes in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The median asking price in the area was €962,500, and prices range from €525,000 to €1,200,000. With a living area of 61 m², the price per square metre came to €9,008, compared to an average of €10,362 per m² for homes at the time on the market in the neighbourhood.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing did not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. The only confirmed figure is the living area of 61 m², which comes from the BAG registration. The agent had not published further details about the layout, so it was not possible to say from the listing how the space was divided or which rooms were on which floor.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this information, so it was not possible to tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home was.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The municipal valuation was therefore not available for this home, and no comparison with the asking price could be made. The WOZ value was determined by the municipality and was not part of the information the agent had published for this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise level at this address is 64 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. The railway noise level is 46 dB Lden and the aircraft noise level is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. The building dates from 1796, and the KCAF attention area shows that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium and the risk for 2050 is low. The heat stress indication is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 257 metres, with Ekoplaza at 278 metres and another Albert Heijn at 309 metres. A SPAR is at 436 metres and an AH to go at 472 metres. In total, there are 153 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are never far away.
Which schools are near this home?
De Witte Olifant primary school is on your doorstep at 147 metres, and St. Antoniusschool is just around the corner at 218 metres. Dr. E. Boekmanschool is at 921 metres and de Burght at 1,134 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Metro station Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner at 169 metres, served by lines 51, 53 and 54. Tram stop Mr. Visserplein is at 416 metres with line 14, and bus stop IJtunnel is at 419 metres with night lines N91 and N93. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 867 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district give their living environment an average score of 7.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." Another says: "Quiet neighbourhood and generally friendly people." The reviews describe a place where people know each other and the atmosphere is pleasant.
How many homes were at the time for sale in the Nieuwmarkt area?
There were at the time six homes for sale in the Nieuwmarkt neighbourhood. The average asking price was €900,000 and the median was €962,500. In the past period, 48 homes were sold in the area, with an average sale price of €1,415,604 and an average time on the market of 63 days.
