Singel 208E
Leliegracht en omgeving, Amsterdam
AreaA canal-side classic in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Singel, one of Amsterdam's most beloved canals, in the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood. The area is part of the Grachtengordel-West district, a UNESCO-listed stretch of the city centre where the streets hum with life. With a price of €1,250,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €1,499,321, a difference of 17 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €13,687, while this home is listed at €9,921 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Amsterdam].
Inside the apartment
Built in 1921, this apartment spans two floors and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 126 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 square metres. The total volume comes to 567 cubic metres. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the scale, so heating costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life around the Leliegracht
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes the area as "extremely nice and cozy," noting "lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another, who has lived here for over six years, calls it "calm, safe and green," adding that it has "changed a lot in the past years, offering now more options for entertainment and horeca." A third resident appreciates the greenery and quiet at night, though they mention that rubbish around the containers is a recurring annoyance. The neighbourhood itself has 1,825 inhabitants, with 65 percent living alone. For a closer look at the area, see [the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and an AH to go within a five-minute walk. For primary education, de Burght is a ten-minute walk, and the Theo Thijssenschool is also within walking distance. The GP practice A'dam Doctors is a couple of streets away, and the Spuistraat Pharmacy is just as close. Tram stops at Paleisstraat and Dam are nearby, with lines 2, 17 and 24 passing through, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for the address, the area-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium today and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via BRIDGES Makelaardij B.V.
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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 Singel 208E, Amsterdam
What does the asking price of €1,250,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is 17 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,499,321, which the data describes as keen. Per square metre, the price is €9,921, compared with an average of €13,687 in the area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,047,500, so this home sits above that figure. There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no municipal valuation can be compared with the asking price.
How many rooms does this apartment have and what is the layout?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 126 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 128 square metres. The total volume is 567 cubic metres. The property was built in 1921 and carries an energy label C.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. As a result, there is no reference value to compare with the asking price, and no historical development of the WOZ can be described. The asking price stands at €1,250,000.
What does the foundation risk indication mean for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1921, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone, where 100 percent of properties were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusions about the actual condition of the foundation can be drawn from this.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also below the norm. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 155 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 299 metres and an AH to go at 380 metres. For schools, de Burght primary school is 479 metres away, and the Theo Thijssenschool is at 603 metres. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is at 671 metres, and Vinse School for secondary education is at 786 metres. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Paleisstraat is 252 metres away, served by lines 2, 17 and 24. The Dam stop is at 317 metres, with bus and tram lines 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and several night lines. Nieuwezijds Kolk is at 529 metres with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1,009 metres away, 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 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident calls the area "extremely nice and cozy," mentioning parks, shopping areas, bars and daycares. Another describes it as "calm, safe and green," noting it has changed for the better in recent years. A third appreciates the greenery and quiet at night but mentions rubbish around the containers as a recurring issue.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This is a middle-of-the-scale label, so energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home. In the neighbourhood, 32 percent of homes have label C, while 44 percent have label D or lower, and 4 percent have label A+.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €9,921, based on the agent's listed living area of 126 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €13,687, which means this home is priced 28 percent below that average. The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 125 square metres, close to this apartment's 126 square metres.
