Reestraat 11-2
Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-house apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Reestraat in the Felix Meritisbuurt, part of the Grachtengordel-West district in the centre of Amsterdam. It is a classic 1757 canal house, converted into apartments, and the home occupies the second floor. The asking price of €485,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, which is a precomputed verdict based on the local market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Amsterdam sits well above this level.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €69.96. The property was built in 1757 and carries an energy label C.
Life in the Felix Meritisbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note that rubbish around the containers is a daily eyesore. Another resident speaks of a peaceful, relaxed and social neighbourhood with a nice mix of people. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,120 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. You can read more about the Felix Meritisbuurt neighbourhood for further detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both within a ten-minute walk. Tram lines 2, 17 and 24 stop at Paleisstraat, a five-minute walk away, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings of the municipality of Amsterdam offer everything else you might need.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €605,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 20% below this value, and between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 30%, from €464,000 to €605,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, though these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including River Makelaardij B.V. and River Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Reestraat 11-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 20% below the WOZ value of €605,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 77% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,088,786, though this apartment is considerably smaller than the average home in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 54 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home is on the second floor of a building from 1757 and has a volume of 156 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1757, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone because all properties were built before 1970. This means foundation issues cannot be ruled out, but the indication does not confirm any problems.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are indications at area level, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 189 metres, with a Jumbo at 263 metres and another Albert Heijn at 293 metres. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is 331 metres away, and the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is 563 metres away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is 388 metres from the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram lines 2, 17 and 24 stop at Paleisstraat, 444 metres away. Bus lines 80 and N80 stop at Amsterdam, Rozengracht, 559 metres away, and tram lines 5 and 13 stop at Bloemgracht, 566 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1,357 metres from the home, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident praises the quiet, green surroundings and the trees that provide cooling, but criticises the mess around the rubbish containers. Another describes the area as peaceful, relaxed and social with a nice mix of people. These reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €69.96. This is the amount listed by the agent for this apartment. The fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance for the common areas of the building, though the exact coverage is not detailed in the listing.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €8,981 per m², based on the agent's listed living area of 54 m². This is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €12,914 per m². The home is also 70% smaller than the average home in the area, which measures 183 m².
