Singel 93B
Spuistraat-Noord, Amsterdam
AreaA grand canal-side apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Singel, one of Amsterdam's most storied canals, in the Spuistraat-Noord neighbourhood within the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde district. The building dates from 1750, so you are buying a piece of the city's Golden Age history. With a price of €1,450,000, the asking price is in line with the market when compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, that is 75% above the average asking price of €826,800 in the area, though the price per square metre is actually 14% below the neighbourhood average. The home is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Five rooms across three floors
This is a spacious apartment with five rooms, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 891 cubic metres. There is a discrepancy in the stated living area: the BAG registration records 194 m², while the agent's listing gives 165 m². The asking price of €8,788 per m² is based on the agent's figure. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs. The home was built in 1750, a fact that speaks to its character and age.
Life in Spuistraat-Noord
Spuistraat-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with 845 residents, and it is a young crowd: 53% are between 25 and 45 years old. Two-thirds of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.37, based on 256 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with great trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they lament the mess around the waste containers. Another resident, writing about the wider municipality, mentions a district still in development that is improving with amenities and a beach nearby. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Spuistraat-Noord neighbourhood, where the housing stock is overwhelmingly pre-war, with 93.8% of homes built before 1945.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn on the corner is a couple of streets away, with a Dirk and a SPAR also within walking distance. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is just around the corner, and Vinse School for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice A'dam Doctors and Spuistraat Pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. The Dam tram stop, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 plus night buses, is on your doorstep, 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. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building predates 1970 and 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via DSTRCT Amsterdam.
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About Singel 93B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,450,000 is 75% above the average asking price of €826,800 in Spuistraat-Noord. However, the price per square metre is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €10,249 per m². The price verdict is that the home is in line with the market. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is based on ten homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The total volume is 891 cubic metres. There is a difference in the stated living area: the BAG registration records 194 m² while the agent's listing states 165 m². The price per square metre of €8,788 is calculated on the agent's figure of 165 m².
What does the energy label E mean for this home?
The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so you can expect higher energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 10% of homes for sale have label A or better, 30% have label B, 40% have label C, and 10% have label D or lower. The home was built in 1750, which is typical for the area where 93.8% of homes date from before 1945.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving, 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 based on the building being constructed before 1970, specifically in 1750, and the fact that 90% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from KCAF data, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation.
What are the flood and heat risks at this location?
According to climate risk data, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An AH to go is on your doorstep at 203 metres, another AH to go is just around the corner at 280 metres, and a full Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away at 349 metres. A Dirk is at 410 metres and a SPAR at 435 metres. In total, there are 155 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is de Burght, just around the corner at 225 metres. Vinse School, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk at 565 metres. Other options include Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam at 721 metres and St. Antoniusschool at 787 metres. There are 220 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The Dam stop is on your doorstep at 205 metres, served by trams and buses including lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, plus night buses. Nieuwezijds Kolk is just around the corner at 233 metres with the same tram lines. Amsterdam Centraal train station is a ten-minute walk at 715 metres.
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 out of 10, based on 256 reviews. One resident praises a quiet, green area with great trees providing cooling and relaxation, though they criticise the mess around waste containers. Another mentions a district still in development that is improving with amenities and a beach nearby. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Spuistraat-Noord.
Why is there no WOZ value stated for this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes and is determined by the municipality, not the seller. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The asking price of €1,450,000 stands on its own against the neighbourhood average of €826,800.
