Leidsebuurt-Noordoost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Prinsengracht sits right in the thick of things. The area is incredibly busy, with noise and few rules, but also plenty of cosiness and always something to do. At 51 m² it's compact, and the asking price of €595,000 is 49% below the neighbourhood average of €1,160,906, though the average home here is 100 m², so it's a different proposition. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
One resident sums it up: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do!" They add that residents aren't at all involved with each other, that would be the biggest point for improvement. The neighbourhood Leidsebuurt-Noordoost is densely populated, with mostly one-person households and a young crowd: over half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a very urban setting, with an address density of nearly 9,500 per km².
For your morning bread, an AH to go is on your doorstep, and a full Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There's also a SPAR a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and IKC De Kleine Reus is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and dining options you'd expect, a restaurant is literally on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fantastic Frank Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Prinsengracht 482-2, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 1 resident
It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do! I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other. This would be the biggest point for improvement.
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About Prinsengracht 482-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 49% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€1,160,906), but the apartment is also 49% smaller than the average home here (100 m²). The price per m² works out at about €11,667, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €12,020 per m². So it's priced in line with the local market when you account for size.
Leidsebuurt-Noordoost is very lively and central, with a high density of people and activities. One resident describes it as incredibly busy, with both advantages (cosiness, always something to do) and disadvantages (noise, lack of rules). The population is young, with many single-person households. It's not a quiet residential area, but if you want to be in the heart of Amsterdam, it delivers.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. That means you can expect relatively low heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 21% of homes have label A, and another 7% have A+. So this home is above average in terms of energy performance.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a quick trip. However, the area is well served by trams and buses given its central location.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. That's handy for a break from the busy streets. The neighbourhood itself is very urban, so the nearby park offers some green relief.
The total number of reported crimes in the neighbourhood is 615, which is relatively high. However, this is a very central, busy area with many visitors and nightlife, so some of that is to be expected. The resident review mentions noise and few rules, but doesn't specifically highlight safety concerns.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Leidsebuurt-Noordoost