Leidsegracht-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Prinsengracht sits in one of Amsterdam's most iconic stretches. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,550,000, the asking price is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €2,063,846, but the 219 m² floor area is 48% larger than the typical 148 m², so the price per m² is actually in line with the market. For context, see other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Leidsegracht-Noord is a tiny, densely built neighbourhood with 715 residents, mostly one-person households (295 out of 475). It's a very urban area, over 10,000 addresses per km², with a mix of ages, though few children. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, plus a full Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a world-class city, with restaurants and cultural venues on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties.
Details of this home
Prinsengracht 659B, Amsterdam
Data from Leidsegracht-Noord
Data from Leidsegracht-Noord
151 within 5 km
219 within 5 km
About Prinsengracht 659B, Amsterdam
The asking price is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €2,063,846, but the apartment is 219 m², which is 48% larger than the typical 148 m². The price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €1,946,174, so this home is at the higher end.
Leidsegracht-Noord is a very urban, densely populated area with mostly one-person households. It's a quiet residential pocket within the bustling Grachtengordel-West, with a mix of ages. The area has a high density of amenities, with supermarkets, schools, and restaurants all within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to get around Amsterdam.
There are several schools within walking distance. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan (primary) is 355 m away, OBS Leonardo da Vinci (primary) is 409 m, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary) is 576 m away. In total, there are 219 schools within 5 km.
The agent has not provided this information. Given the building dates from 1640, it is likely an older property, but without the label, you cannot be sure of its energy performance.
This apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average, but its size is exceptional. The price per square metre is competitive for a canal-side property of this size. For a broader comparison, you can look at other [apartments in Amsterdam](/koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Leidsegracht-Noord