Romeinsarmsteeg 8H
Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-house apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Romeinsarmsteeg, a quiet street in the middle of the city, in the Felix Meritisbuurt. The area is part of the Grachtengordel-West district, one of Amsterdam's most historic quarters. With an asking price of €1,750,000, the home is priced 16% below the average asking price of €2,088,786 for apartments in Amsterdam. Given the size and character of the property, that puts it on the sharp side of the market.
A grand home over five floors
The agent describes this as a mid-terrace canal house, spread over five floors with eight rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 229 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The property has a roof terrace, a central heating boiler and is offered as full ownership. Built in 1749, it carries an energy label E, which means you can expect higher energy costs.
Life in the Felix Meritisbuurt
This is a neighbourhood of narrow streets and old buildings, right in the middle of the city. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another adds: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The neighbourhood has 2,120 inhabitants, and most households are single-person. You can read more about the Felix Meritisbuurt neighbourhood to get a fuller picture.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner, with a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn. The nearest primary school, the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice A'dam Doctors and the Spuistraat Pharmacy are both on your doorstep. Tram stops Paleisstraat and Koningsplein, served by lines 2, 17 and 24, are just around the corner, and metro station Rokin is a couple of streets away. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from the capital.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data. The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. 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 via ME Makelaars B.V. and through ME Makelaars B.V. on Funda.
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About Romeinsarmsteeg 8H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,750,000 is 16% below the average asking price of €2,088,786 in the Felix Meritisbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,272,500, and prices range from €350,000 to €9,500,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €12,914, while this home is listed at €7,642 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a mid-terrace canal house spread over five floors, with eight rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 229 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The property includes a roof terrace and is offered as full ownership with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label reflects the official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1749, which is typical for this part of Amsterdam.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1749, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the foundation of this particular home.
What are the flood and heat risks for this address?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated for this address. The flood risk from surrounding water is low now and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
A Jumbo is at 223 metres and an Albert Heijn at 254 metres, both just around the corner. An AH to go is at 375 metres, another Albert Heijn at 383 metres, and a SPAR at 400 metres. In total, there are 154 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this property?
The nearest school is the Jordaan College - iHub onderwijs, a secondary special education school at 375 metres. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a primary school at 464 metres, and the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is at 772 metres. There are 217 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Paleisstraat is at 235 metres, served by lines 2, 17 and 24. Metro station Rokin is at 380 metres with lines 4, 14, 52 and several night buses. Tram stop Koningsplein is at 402 metres with lines 2, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 1,243 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes it as "a very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another says it is "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." These reviews cover the whole municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
There are currently 42 homes for sale in the Felix Meritisbuurt. In the past period, 88 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €1,369,773 and an average time on the market of 62 days. Most homes in the area, 92.5%, were built before 1945, which matches the historic character of this part of Amsterdam.
