Bloemgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Prinsengracht sits in the heart of the Jordaan, one of Amsterdam's most iconic neighbourhoods. At 53 m² it's compact, but the 1790 building gives it genuine Amsterdam character. The asking price of €450,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €765,625, which is keen given the location, though the energy label F means higher running costs. For context, the average price per m² in the Bloemgrachtbuurt is €8,922, so this flat is priced to sell. See how it compares to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Bloemgrachtbuurt is the quieter, more residential pocket of the Jordaan. With 3,020 residents and a very high density of 12,037 addresses per km², it's urban living at its most intense. Most households are single-person (1,290), and the average household size is just 1.5, typical for the city centre. The neighbourhood has a young feel: the largest age group is 25,45 (1,155 residents). There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its mix of independent shops, cafes and the nearby Anne Frank House. Read more about the neighbourhood Bloemgrachtbuurt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. Theo Thijssenschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Cartesius Lyceum (secondary) is about 520 m away. The nearest GP is 400 m, and the park or garden is a ten-minute walk. The central station is 2.3 km away, a short tram ride. For a night out, restaurants are on your doorstep. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed via 020-Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Prinsengracht 124-1, Amsterdam
Data from Bloemgrachtbuurt
Data from Bloemgrachtbuurt
153 within 5 km
220 within 5 km
About Prinsengracht 124-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is 41% below the average asking price in the Bloemgrachtbuurt (€765,625) and also below the median of €622,500. However, the flat is smaller than average (53 m² vs 86 m²) and has an energy label F, which means higher energy costs. Given the location on the Prinsengracht, the price is keen for a buyer who values location over space.
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the Bloemgrachtbuurt, 20% of homes have label A, 40% label B and 40% label C, none are below C. So this flat is significantly less efficient than most in the area. Expect higher heating and electricity bills, and factor in potential improvement costs if you want to upgrade the label.
At 53 m², this apartment is 38% smaller than the average home in the Bloemgrachtbuurt (86 m²). The neighbourhood has mostly smaller homes, 93% are flats, so compact living is the norm. But this particular flat is on the small side even for the area.
The Bloemgrachtbuurt is a lively, dense part of the Jordaan with many singles and young professionals. It's very urban (address density 12,037 per km²) and has a high number of restaurants, shops and cultural spots. The area is safe but busy, total crimes in the wider buurt were 228 in the latest data.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. Amsterdam Central Station is the main hub, with connections to the rest of the country.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Theo Thijssenschool (primary) is 227 m away, and de Burght (primary) is 520 m. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is 520 m away. The area has a total of 220 schools within 5 km.
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