Under offer
Kop Zeedijk, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Prins Hendrikkade sits right in the thick of things, with the buzz of the city centre on your doorstep. At €425,000, the asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €710,727, which makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market, especially given the compact 52 m² floor area. For context, the average apartment in Amsterdam sells for around €7,605 per m², so this one is priced to move.
Kop Zeedijk is one of Amsterdam's most vibrant neighbourhoods, packed with bars, coffee shops, and historic streets. Residents give it an 8.19 out of 10, but the reviews are mixed. One resident 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 describes it as "unbearably noisy and unbelievably beautiful", noting that summer evenings can be so loud you can barely hear yourself think. The area is densely populated, 6,875 addresses per km², and most households are single people. It's a place for those who love city life, not for peace and quiet.
For groceries, you have several AH to go outlets just around the corner, plus a full Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. There are three primary schools within a ten-minute walk: St. Antoniusschool, de Burght, and De Witte Olifant. The central station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get anywhere in the city or beyond. The neighbourhood is part of the wider Amsterdam municipality, which offers endless cultural and leisure options.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hallie & Van Klooster Makelaardij. The listing is active on Funda as well.
Details of this home
Prins Hendrikkade 79C, 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 Prins Hendrikkade 79C, Amsterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is 40% below the average asking price in Kop Zeedijk (€710,727), but the apartment is also much smaller than average (52 m² vs 1,398 m²). The price per m² works out to about €8,173, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €7,605 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size and central location.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a middling score, not super efficient, but not a money pit either. You can expect reasonable heating costs, but it won't be as cheap to run as a modern A-label home. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, and another 42.9% have label A, so this is fairly typical for the area.
Residents report that it can be very noisy, especially in the evenings. One review says it's 'unbearably noisy' with street sounds and tourist noise until 5 a.m. The old windows let in a lot of sound. If you're sensitive to noise, this might be a concern. However, the bedroom overlooks a courtyard, which offers some respite.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's Amsterdam Centraal, which gives you connections to all major destinations.
Yes, there are several AH to go outlets within a couple of streets away (the closest is 146 m), and a full Albert Heijn supermarket is about a five-minute walk (388 m). For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Kop Zeedijk is not particularly family-oriented. Only 50 out of 1,185 residents are children under 15, and most households are single people. There are primary schools within walking distance, but the area is very urban and noisy. It's more suited to singles and couples who enjoy city life.
In Kop Zeedijk, sold apartments took an average of 38 days to sell. That's a reasonable timeframe, suggesting a balanced market. The current listing has 11 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk
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