westerkade 12L
Zaagpoortbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam upper floor by the water
This upper-floor apartment sits on the Westerkade, a quiet road along the water in the heart of the Jordaan district. Built in 1878, it is a piece of classic Amsterdam architecture with a free view. The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market, sitting close to the average of €452,000 for the seven homes currently for sale in the Zaagpoortbuurt. For context, [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/) vary widely in price depending on size and location.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. According to the BAG registration the living area is 50 m², while the agent lists 39 m². The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler and full underfloor heating. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €150 per month. The energy label is B.
Life in the Zaagpoortbuurt
Residents of the wider Jordaan district give their area an average score of 8.82, based on six reviews. One resident says: "There's only one Jordaan! I was born and raised in this neighbourhood. I wouldn't want to swap this neighbourhood for any other district in Amsterdam." Another adds: "In this neighbourhood you will find a mixed population. Old and young, rich and less rich." The neighbourhood itself counts 945 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The living area of 39 m² is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 52 m². For more on [the Zaagpoortbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/zaagpoortbuurt-amsterdam/), the local character is shaped by its canals and classic architecture.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner, with a Dirk at a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. The Theo Thijssenschool for primary education is just around the corner, and the Het Cartesius Lyceum for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Nassau is just around the corner. Tram stops Bloemgracht and Marnixplein are both just around the corner, with lines 5 and 13, and Marnixplein also serving lines 18 and 21. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/) offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates a road traffic noise level of 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including and on Funda.
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About westerkade 12L, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €450,000. This is in line with the market, as the average price for homes currently for sale in the Zaagpoortbuurt is €452,000, with a median of €450,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 39 m², is €11,538.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is an upper-floor apartment on the fourth living level, spanning one floor. The living area is listed as 39 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m².
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. It is heated with a central heating boiler and full underfloor heating. The energy label indicates the home's energy performance, which affects expected energy costs.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated for this property. Without this figure, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building dating from 1878, before 1970, and the fact that 67% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. This is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public address-level risk data and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 293 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 344 metres, also within a five-minute walk, and another Albert Heijn is at 476 metres. A Jumbo is at 537 metres. In total, there are 152 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
The Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam, a primary school, is just around the corner at 244 metres. The Het Cartesius Lyceum, a secondary school, is at 229 metres. Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer is at 341 metres. There are 216 schools within five kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are nearby?
Tram stop Bloemgracht is just around the corner at 207 metres, serving lines 5 and 13. Marnixplein at 254 metres serves lines 5, 13, 18 and 21. Frederik Hendrikplnts at 346 metres serves lines 12, 18, 21, N82 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 1.6 kilometres.
How do residents rate the Jordaan district?
Residents of the Jordaan district give their area an average score of 8.82, based on six reviews. One resident says: "There's only one Jordaan!" and another notes the mixed population. These reviews describe the wider district, not specifically the Zaagpoortbuurt neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Zaagpoortbuurt has 945 inhabitants, with 78% living in single-person households. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 48% of the population. Only 7% of households have children. The address density is 12,466 per square kilometre, indicating a very strongly urban area.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state a WOZ value for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is not included in the available data for this home. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made.
