Oudezijds Voorburgwal 196A
Oude Kerk en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side home in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits right on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, one of Amsterdam's oldest canals, in the Oude Kerk e.o. neighbourhood. The area is lively and bustling, with the city's historic centre on your doorstep. The asking price of €750,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €917,571, which is 18% lower. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
The apartment itself
Built in 1874, this apartment spans two floors and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 112 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent's listing states 96 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is situated by the water, in the centre, and near public transport, according to the agent. The energy label is C.
Life around Oude Kerk e.o.
Residents of the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde 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 neighbourhood itself has around 770 inhabitants, with 70% living alone. For more on the area, see the Oude Kerk e.o. neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR is on your doorstep, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans, is a couple of streets away, as is the BENU Apotheek W.H. v.d.Meulen. Tram stop Dam, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and night lines, is a five-minute walk, and metro stop Nieuwmarkt, with lines 51, 53 and 54, is also a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Housing Experts and Housing Experts. The listing has been active since 12 October 2026.
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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 Oudezijds Voorburgwal 196A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €750,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €917,571. On a per-square-metre basis, the price is 11% below the neighbourhood average. The price verdict is described as keen. Seven homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood, with asking prices ranging from €400,000 to €2,450,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is stated as 96 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The agent describes the setting as by the water, in the centre, and near public transport.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The home has double glazing according to the agent. The year of construction is 1874.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, and the fact that 71% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The SPAR is 112 metres away, Dirk is 122 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 217 metres away. There are also two AH to go stores within 300 metres. In total, 154 supermarkets are within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is the St. Antoniusschool, 353 metres away, followed by De Witte Olifant at 592 metres and de Burght at 681 metres. For secondary education, the Vinse School is 1,002 metres away. A kindergarten is 0.5 kilometres from the address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Tram stop Dam is 300 metres away, serving lines 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and several night lines. Metro stop Nieuwmarkt is 330 metres away, with lines 51, 53 and 54. Tram stop Paleisstraat is 428 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 714 metres from the apartment.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde 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: "The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets."
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Climate Impact Atlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
