A canal-side home with a story
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Prinsengracht, one of Amsterdam's most beloved canals, in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood. The building dates from 1760, so you are buying a piece of the city's Golden Age. The asking price is €1,700,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam is €1,549,704, and the median is €1,450,000.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this home has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 183 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 173 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a garden at the back (12 m²) and a balcony. It is a ground-floor apartment, so you step straight out. The property is freehold, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €713.20.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "Calm, green and evolving... It's calm, safe and green." A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the greenery and trees but complains about litter around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 1,885 inhabitants, and 59% of households are single-person. The area is part of the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood, which sits within the Grachtengordel-West district.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Primary school de Burght is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Vinse School is also within walking distance. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Jordaan is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat is a five-minute walk, serving lines 18, 21, 22, and night buses. Tram stop Nieuwe Willemsstraat is also a five-minute walk, with lines 13, 18, and 21. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Hulstkamp Makelaars.
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About Prinsengracht 81A, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €1,700,000. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,549,704, and the median is €1,450,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 183 m², is €9,290.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 183 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 173 m². There is also a garden at the back of 12 m² and a balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation, but it is not available for this property in the data. Therefore, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1760. The KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
A Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary school de Burght is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Vinse School is also within walking distance. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Jordaan is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Buiten Brouwersstraat is a five-minute walk, serving lines 18, 21, 22, and night buses N81, N82, N83, N84, N88. Tram stop Nieuwe Willemsstraat is also a five-minute walk, with lines 13, 18, and 21. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation, but the label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the building.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "Calm, green and evolving... It's calm, safe and green." A third resident mentions litter around waste containers as a downside.
Is there a garden or balcony?
Yes, according to the agent, the apartment has a garden at the back measuring 12 m² and a balcony. The home is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible. The property is freehold, meaning you own the land and the building.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €713.20, according to the agent. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance, but the specific services are not detailed in the listing. The property is freehold, so you are not paying ground rent.
