Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On the Prinsengracht, in the heart of Amsterdam, you get 210 m² of living space spread across one of those classic 1915 buildings. The asking price of €1,750,000 is 47% above the neighbourhood average of €1,189,896, but then the floor area is 86% larger than the typical 113 m² in the Weteringbuurt. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at other apartments in Amsterdam. The price is on the high side, but the size and location explain it.
The Weteringbuurt is a dense, urban pocket with 2,455 residents and a very high address density of 9,676 per km². It is a neighbourhood of singles, 955 one-person households, and relatively few families with children (205). The average household size is 1.6. Most homes are pre-war (85.7%), and 39% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Weteringbuurt is lively and central, with a mix of historic buildings and modern city life.
Your daily routine is well served here. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within walking distance: IKC De Kleine Reus (a five-minute walk) and Cornelis Vrijschool (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars and Funda. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be significant, something to factor in.
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Prinsengracht 570-1, Amsterdam
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About Prinsengracht 570-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 47% above the neighbourhood average of €1,189,896, but the apartment is also 86% larger than the typical home in the Weteringbuurt (210 m² vs 113 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €8,333, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,778 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The Weteringbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It is popular with singles and couples, 39% of households are one-person. The streets are lively, with many restaurants and cafes nearby. The neighbourhood has a mix of historic and modern buildings, and the Prinsengracht location is one of the most sought-after in Amsterdam.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well connected by trams and buses, so getting around the city is straightforward.
The energy label is E, which is below average for a home of this age. Many pre-war buildings in the neighbourhood have poor energy performance, 55.6% of homes in the Weteringbuurt have a label D or lower. You can expect higher heating costs, and improvements like double glazing or insulation may be worth considering.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary) is just a couple of streets away, and primary schools like IKC De Kleine Reus and Cornelis Vrijschool are within a five- to ten-minute walk. The area has a good selection of both primary and secondary education.
At the time of writing, there are 24 homes for sale in the Weteringbuurt. The average asking price is €1,189,896, and the median is €737,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, the average time on the market for sold properties is 38 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Weteringbuurt