A canal-side apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment on the Realengracht sits in the Westelijke eilanden, a group of islands in the middle of Amsterdam. The area is known for its quiet streets and water views, yet it is only a short walk from the bustle of the city centre. The asking price of €690,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €832,381. For comparison, apartments in Amsterdam have a wide price range, with the average asking price in this neighbourhood at €832,381.
The home itself
Built in 1981, this apartment has a living area of 75 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 73 m². The home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 rooms in total. The volume is 220 m³. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. The home has been listed since 22 October 2026.
The Westelijke eilanden neighbourhood
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district, which includes the Westelijke eilanden, give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another resident notes: "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." The same resident adds that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic. The district has a population of 2,915, with 62% of households being single-person households. For more on the area, see the Westelijke eilanden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn on the Haarlemmerdijk is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is on your doorstep, and De Zeeheld is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Medisch Kwartier, a ten-minute walk away, and the Service Apotheek Mouw & Kruysse is a couple of streets away. For public transport, tram line 13 stops at Zoutkeetsgracht, just around the corner, and bus line 48 stops at Barentszplein, also just around the corner. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €699,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €488,000 to €699,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though 33% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The climate indications are area-level: pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is low for both current and 2050 scenarios, and heat stress is medium for both current and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarskantoor BEN.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Realengracht 112, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €690,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €699,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €832,381.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a total of 2 rooms. The living area is 75 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 73 m². The volume is 220 m³. The home was built in 1981.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. In the postcode area, 33% of properties were built before 1970, which is a factor in foundation risk assessments.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the climate risk for this location?
The climate indications for this address are area-level. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low for both the current situation and the 2050 scenario. Heat stress is medium for both current and 2050. These are indications, not a guarantee for this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn on the Haarlemmerdijk is about 421 metres away, and the Ekoplaza is 465 metres away. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is 122 metres away, and De Zeeheld is 286 metres away. The nearest GP is Medisch Kwartier at 853 metres, and the pharmacy is 482 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram line 13 stops at Zoutkeetsgracht, about 252 metres away, and bus line 48 stops at Barentszplein, about 274 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1,280 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Haarlemmerbuurt district?
Residents of the Haarlemmerbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 7.03, based on three reviews. One resident says: "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located." Another resident finds it a very pleasant neighbourhood with a good atmosphere and many amenities, but notes that homeless people and tourists regularly cause nuisance and that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 43%, from €488,000 to €699,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is based on municipal data and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
