Leidsegracht-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 138 m² apartment on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals combines period charm with modern efficiency, it has an A energy label, which is rare for a 1905 building. The asking price of €590,000 is remarkably keen: 71% below the neighbourhood average of €2.06 million, partly because this is a smaller home in a street of grand canal houses. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €15,889, so this listing offers significant value. Compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam to see how it stacks up.
Leidsegracht-Noord is the quiet, residential heart of the Grachtengordel-West. With 715 residents and a very high density of 10,055 addresses per km², it is intensely urban yet peaceful. Most households are singles (295 out of 475), and the average household size is just 1.5 people. The area is popular with 25-45 year olds (265 residents), and there are few children (45 under 15). No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood Leidsegracht-Noord is known for its elegant architecture and central location.
For your morning coffee, an AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Ekoplaza and Jumbo are also within a five-minute walk. For families, the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk away, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is just beyond that. Secondary schools like Barlaeus Gymnasium are a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and culinary options you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, this home is listed via Makelaardij Prins van Wijngaarden BV and also appears on other channels, so you have multiple ways to view it.
Details of this home
Prinsengracht 657B, Amsterdam
Data from Leidsegracht-Noord
Data from Leidsegracht-Noord
151 within 5 km
218 within 5 km
About Prinsengracht 657B, Amsterdam
Yes, it is very competitive. The average asking price in Leidsegracht-Noord is €2,063,846, and the median is €1,500,000. At €590,000, this apartment is 71% below the neighbourhood average. The price per m² works out at about €4,275, compared to the neighbourhood average of €15,889 per m². However, the home is smaller than the average (138 m² vs 148 m²) and is in a street of grander properties.
The energy label is A, which is excellent for a building from 1905. It means the home is well-insulated and energy-efficient, keeping heating costs low. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, while 37.5% have D or lower, so this apartment is above average in efficiency.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is 345 m away, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is 406 m away. For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 586 m away and Huygens College is 705 m away. In total, there are 218 schools within 5 km.
You have several options within a few minutes' walk. An AH to go is 234 m away, a full Albert Heijn is 327 m, Ekoplaza is 333 m, and Jumbo is 355 m. There is also another Albert Heijn at 459 m. For daily groceries, you are well covered.
Currently, there are 13 homes for sale in Leidsegracht-Noord, with prices ranging from €365,000 to €4,350,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 71 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Leidsegracht-Noord
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