Prinsengracht 1029B
Vijzelstraatbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side home in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Prinsengracht in the Vijzelstraatbuurt, one of the most atmospheric corners of the Grachtengordel-Zuid. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. Built in 1680, this is a piece of Amsterdam's Golden Age, right in the middle of the canal belt. At €925,000, the asking price sits well below the average for apartments in Amsterdam, and it is also on the low side compared with what homes in this neighbourhood typically fetch.
The apartment itself
The home offers 123 m² of living space according to the BAG registration. What is clear is that you are buying into a historic building on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, with the character that comes with a 17th-century address.
Life in the Vijzelstraatbuurt
This is a compact, lively neighbourhood squeezed between the canals and the busy streets around the Vijzelstraat. With 1,450 residents, it is a dense urban pocket where most households are single people. Across the Vijzelstraatbuurt neighbourhood, residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the rubbish containers. Another speaks of a peaceful, social mix of people. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of over 9,000 per km².
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is just around the corner, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Wetering is a couple of streets away, with the Alphega pharmacy even closer. Tram stop Prinsengracht is just around the corner, served by lines 4 and N85, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,053,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% below this value. The WOZ has not been tracked over the past five years in the available data. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 53 dB, above the standard, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, though heat stress is currently medium and could become elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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.
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About Prinsengracht 1029B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €1,053,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €925,000 is 12% below this value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so it serves as a reference point rather than a direct price indicator.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
In the Vijzelstraatbuurt, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €2,767,615, with a median of €2,295,000. The asking price for this apartment is 67% below the neighbourhood average. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,945, while this home is listed at €7,520 per m² based on the BAG living area.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published details such as the energy label. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road-traffic noise level is 53 dB, which is above the standard. Rail noise is 38 dB and air traffic noise is 45 dB, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 221 metres, with another at 347 metres and a third at 349 metres. A Jumbo is at 438 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping straightforward.
What schools are near this home?
IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is at 233 metres, and ASVO primary school at 413 metres. The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 686 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk of the apartment.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Prinsengracht is at 264 metres, served by lines 4 and N85. The Keizersgracht stop is at 304 metres with the same lines, and Frederiksplein at 367 metres offers lines 1, 4, 7, 19 and N85. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 1,933 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees offering cooling and relaxation, though they also mention daily mess around the rubbish containers. Another speaks of a peaceful, social mix of people.
What is the heat stress risk at this address?
The current heat stress indication is medium, and this could become elevated by 2050 according to climate data. This is an area-level indication from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk.
