Prinsengracht 151A
Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side classic in the heart of Amsterdam
This 18th-century apartment on the Prinsengracht is a rare find: 142 m² of living space in a monumental building, with an energy label F that tells you the heating bills will be substantial. The asking price of €1,529,000 is in line with the market, the median in the neighbourhood is €1,500,000, and the average price per m² is €11,504. For a sense of how this compares to other apartments in Amsterdam, the price is keen given the size and location.
Langestraat e.o.: canals, culture and city life
The neighbourhood Langestraat e.o. is the historic Grachtengordel-West, with 97% of homes built before 1945. It's densely populated, 9,771 addresses per km², and mostly flats. The area is lively: 156 crimes were reported, which is typical for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: many singles (680 one-person households), a mix of ages, and a strong rental sector (52% rented).
Daily life on the Prinsengracht
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo. For school runs, de Burght primary school is a couple of streets away, and Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a world city, with restaurants and a GP both on your doorstep.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via LDB Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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About Prinsengracht 151A, Amsterdam
Is €1,529,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is €1,529,000, which is close to the neighbourhood median of €1,500,000 and the average of €1,483,960. The average price per m² in the area is €11,504, and this home works out at about €10,768 per m², so it's priced keenly for its size. However, the energy label F means higher running costs, which may affect the overall value.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, 42.1% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for an 18th-century building. You can expect high heating costs, and the home will need significant investment to improve its energy efficiency.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short tram ride.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. De Burght primary school is 280 m away, and Vinse School for secondary education is at 367 m. The Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam (primary) is 426 m, and Het Cartesius Lyceum (secondary) is 673 m.
How many homes like this are for sale in the neighbourhood?
Currently, 25 apartments are for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €3,950,000. The average floor area is 134 m², so this home is slightly larger than average.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The neighbourhood recorded 156 crimes in the latest data, which is typical for a central Amsterdam area. It's a busy, urban environment with a high population density.
