Kop Zeedijk, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis monumental apartment on Oudezijds Kolk sits in the heart of the old city, a stone's throw from the Damrak. The listing does not state an energy label, so the home's efficiency is unknown. At €1,200,000, it is the most expensive of the 11 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 69% above the average asking price of €710,727. That is a steep premium, but the 175 m² floor area and 1617 construction year are exceptional. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Kop Zeedijk is a tiny, densely populated neighbourhood with 1,185 residents and a very high address density of 6,875 per km². Most households are single-person (580 out of 830), and only 50 households have children. Two residents have reviewed the area. One says: '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.' Another says: 'Unbearably noisy and unbelievably beautiful. In the evenings, it is unbearably noisy here... Apart from that, I really love this area. It's so beautiful here.' The neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk is undeniably central, but noise and litter are real trade-offs.
For groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner and a full Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. There is also a SPAR nearby. For school runs, the St. Antoniusschool is a couple of streets away, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you would expect from a capital city, but the immediate area is tourist-heavy and can feel chaotic.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties and DSTRCT Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Oudezijds Kolk 5C, Amsterdam
Very good · 2 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AILet's start with the most unpleasant aspect: in the evenings, it is unbearably noisy here. When you open the window in the living room during the summer evenings to let in some cool air, it is almost impossible to hear your interlocutor due to the street noise. Even in the bedroom, which overlooks the courtyard, you can hear the sounds of the street, including the crazy cries of tourists that can be heard until 5 a.m. In old buildings, it is forbidden to install new windows, and the old windows let in noise. Additionally, it often gets very, very dirty here, with mountains of garbage, especially in the mornings before the garbage truck has had time to pass. Apart from that, I really love this area. It's so beautiful here, and two of my favorite coffee shops in town are the Priesthood and the Old Church cafe. The proximity to the central station is very convenient, making it easy to travel. The most beautiful views of the city are always just around the corner.
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About Oudezijds Kolk 5C, Amsterdam
The asking price is 69% above the neighbourhood average of €710,727 and is the highest of the 11 homes currently for sale in Kop Zeedijk. The 175 m² floor area is 87% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 1,398 m², but the 1617 construction year and monumental character are rare. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value historic features and a location over square metres.
This is common for older buildings, but it means you cannot assess the home's energy efficiency from this page. The neighbourhood has 42.9% label A homes and 42.9% label C, but this home's label is unknown.
Residents report that it can be unbearably noisy, especially in the evenings, with street noise and tourist crowds audible even in bedrooms overlooking the courtyard. The old windows let in sound, and rubbish on the streets is a common complaint. However, the area is also described as unbelievably beautiful and convenient.
You have an AH to go within a couple of streets away, a full Albert Heijn a five-minute walk, and a SPAR nearby. The St. Antoniusschool is a couple of streets away, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The central station is a ten-minute walk, and there are restaurants right on your doorstep.
At 175 m², it is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 1,398 m², but it is the most expensive home currently for sale in Kop Zeedijk. The 1617 construction year is notably old, even for a neighbourhood where 42.9% of homes were built before 1945. Only 20% of homes in the area are owner-occupied, so this is a relatively rare listing.
Kop Zeedijk has very few children (50 out of 1,185 residents) and only 50 households with children. Most residents are single-person households. The area is densely built and touristy, with noise and litter issues. It is not a typical family neighbourhood, but there are primary schools within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk
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