Oudezijds Achterburgwal 21D
Burgwallen-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side home in the old centre
This apartment sits on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal, one of Amsterdam's oldest canals, in the heart of the Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood. The area is lively and bustling, with the city's historic charm right on the doorstep. The asking price of €600,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €769,167. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits well above this figure.
The apartment itself
This portiekflat is spread over two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home has a combined boiler for heating and is located on the third floor, facing the water and a quiet road in the centre. Built in 1706, it carries an energy label E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
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 resident 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 is home to around 1,675 people, and the address density is very high at 7,670 per km². This is the Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood in all its historic intensity.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and a Dirk within a five-minute walk. The St. Antoniusschool primary school is a couple of streets away, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is a five-minute walk, and the BENU pharmacy is on your doorstep. Metro station Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner with lines 51, 53 and 54, and bus stops on Prins Hendrikkade are a couple of streets away with lines 42, N91 and N93. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €645,000, and the asking price sits 7% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 21%, from €535,000 to €645,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress currently, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Westerloo Makelaardij.
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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 Oudezijds Achterburgwal 21D, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €600,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €645,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 21%, from €535,000 to €645,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is a portiekflat spread over two floors, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 79 m², while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home is located on the third floor and has a combined boiler for heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and hot water. The home was built in 1706, which is typical for this part of the old centre.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The building dates from 1706, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 48 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 122 metres, with a SPAR at 204 metres and a Dirk at 361 metres. There are also two AH to go stores within about 400 metres, making daily groceries very convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
The St. Antoniusschool primary school is at 183 metres, and De Witte Olifant primary school is at 531 metres. For secondary education, the Vinse School is at 1,024 metres. There are 211 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
Metro station Nieuwmarkt is at 258 metres with lines 51, 53 and 54. Bus stops on Prins Hendrikkade are at 293 and 310 metres, with lines 42, N91, N93 and several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 539 metres.
What do residents say about the area?
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 notes: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours."
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 79 m², the asking price per square metre is €7,595. This is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €9,271.
