Prinseneiland 24C1

The asking price is 62% above the neighbourhood average of €1,294,625, so it's on the high side. However, this is a large apartment (146 m²) in a prime historic location on Prinseneiland, which commands a premium. The average price per m² in the area is €10,745, and this home works out at about €14,384 per m², above average but not unheard of for a property of this character.

Westelijke eilanden is a quiet, historic island neighbourhood with a village feel despite being in central Amsterdam. It has around 2,900 residents, mostly singles and couples without children. The area is very densely built but feels peaceful, with water views and narrow streets. One resident simply calls it 'very nice neighbourhood'.

The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. That gives you direct connections to the rest of the country, though within Amsterdam you'll likely use trams or bikes.

Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is a five-minute walk (328 m) away, and Basisschool Westerpark is about 650 m. For secondary education, Vinse School is 491 m away. There are over 200 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.

Ekoplaza (148 m) and Albert Heijn (177 m) are both just around the corner for daily groceries. A second Albert Heijn is 361 m away, and Jumbo is 639 m. You're well covered for organic and mainstream shopping.

The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, not as efficient as a modern home, but better than many older properties. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, so it's typical.

There are currently 16 apartments for sale in Westelijke eilanden, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €2,400,000. The average asking price is €1,294,625, so this home is at the top end. Homes here sell in about 34 days on average.