Oudezijds Voorburgwal 153A
Burgwallen-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA canal house in the heart of Amsterdam
This monumental canal house sits on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, one of Amsterdam's oldest streets, in the Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood. With its sheltered position right in the centre, you live amid the historic canals, yet tucked away from the busiest bustle. The asking price of €1,895,000 is on the high side, which makes sense for a home of this stature. It is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the price sits 146% above the average asking price of €769,167. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,271, while this home comes in at €6,941 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this is certainly one of the more substantial options.
A grand home across four floors
Built in 1753, this is a classic canal house with a rich history. The agent describes it as a terraced canal house, and it spans four floors with five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area is listed at 273 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 267 m². The volume comes to 1,001 m³. There is a patio/atrium garden facing northwest, and the home is in full ownership. Heating is provided by gas heaters. The home has been listed since 20 June 2025.
Living in Burgwallen-Oost
Burgwallen-Oost is the oldest part of Amsterdam, a compact district where the canals and narrow streets define daily life. Residents of the wider district give it 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 neighbourhood has 1,675 inhabitants, and 69% of households are single-person households. The crime figure for the area is 751 incidents in total. For more on the area, see the Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Everything you need for daily life is close by. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The St. Antoniusschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is just around the corner, and the BENU Apotheek W.H. v.d.Meulen pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the Nieuwmarkt metro stop is a couple of streets away with lines 51, 53 and 54, and the Dam tram stop is also a couple of streets away with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 46 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 89% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including C&D Makelaardij.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Areas and volume
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredLayout
Construction
Outdoor space
Frequently asked questions
About Oudezijds Voorburgwal 153A, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this canal house?
The asking price is €1,895,000. This is the highest price among the 15 homes currently for sale in Burgwallen-Oost, and it sits 146% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €769,167. The price per m² is €6,941, based on the agent's listed living area of 273 m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,271 per m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread across four floors. The living area is listed at 273 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 267 m². The total volume is 1,001 m³. There is also a patio/atrium garden facing northwest.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The home is heated by gas heaters. No insulation details are stated in the listing, so the label reflects the overall energy performance of this 1753 building.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available for this home in the data we have. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the building dates from 1753, before 1970, and 89% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Dirk is on your doorstep at 145 metres, a SPAR is just around the corner at 190 metres, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 231 metres. There are also two AH to go convenience stores within 300 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Nieuwmarkt metro stop is a couple of streets away at 310 metres, with metro lines 51, 53 and 54. The Dam tram stop is at 347 metres with tram lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, plus several night buses. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk at 787 metres.
What schools are close to this home?
The St. Antoniusschool primary school is a five-minute walk at 361 metres, and De Witte Olifant primary school is a ten-minute walk at 552 metres. There is also de Burght primary school at 746 metres. For secondary education, the Vinse School is at 1,072 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 8.16 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says everything is perfectly accessible, though weekends bring many tourists. Another mentions good amenities and lovely neighbours. A third notes that rubbish on the streets is a downside. The neighbourhood has 1,675 inhabitants, with 69% single-person households.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
This home is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in Burgwallen-Oost. The living area of 273 m² is 210% larger than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The asking price of €1,895,000 is 146% above the average asking price of €769,167 in this neighbourhood.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the flood risk from surrounding waters is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
