A canal-side apartment in the heart of Amsterdam
This apartment sits on the Westermarkt, right in the middle of the lively Grachtengordel-West district. The area is known for its historic buildings, boutique shops and bustling cafés, and the atmosphere here is unmistakably Amsterdam. The asking price of €525,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €1,170,812. For a sense of what this price buys you, it helps to look at other [apartments in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/appartementen/).
The home itself
Built in 1965, this apartment is on the first floor and has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². The home has a French balcony, double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is freehold, so there is no ground lease to worry about, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €355.
The Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another describes the area as "calm, green and evolving", noting that it has changed a lot in recent years and now hosts younger residents and families. The neighbourhood itself has 1,825 inhabitants, and 65% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see [the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood]( /buurt/leliegracht-en-omgeving-amsterdam/).
Amenities and transport
An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 18 metres away, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets further. The Theo Thijssenschool and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, and the Spuistraat Pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram stops Paleisstraat and Bloemgracht are a five-minute walk, with lines 2, 17 and 24, and 5 and 13 respectively. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €525,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €404,000 to €525,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorma & Millenaar makelaars - taxateurs o.g.
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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 Westermarkt 15A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €525,000 is 55% below the average asking price in the Leliegracht e.o. neighbourhood, which is €1,170,812. The price per square metre is €8,750, based on the agent's listed area of 60 m². This is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €10,131 per m². The price is described as keen compared with the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and spans a single floor. The living area is 60 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 57 m². The home also has a French balcony. The volume of the property is 228 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €525,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 30%, from €404,000 in 2020 to €525,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has developed.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 70 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are area-level indications, 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 fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1965, and that 83% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rainfall. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. The heat stress risk is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 18 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is 406 metres away, and a Jumbo is 437 metres away. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within 460 metres. This means you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is the Jordaan College - iHub onderwijs, a secondary special education school, at 355 metres. The Theo Thijssenschool, a primary school, is 407 metres away, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is 485 metres away. There is also a secondary school, Het Cartesius Lyceum, at 668 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Paleisstraat, 477 metres away, with lines 2, 17 and 24. The Bloemgracht tram stop, 528 metres away, has lines 5 and 13. A bus stop at Rozengracht, 591 metres away, has lines 80 and N80. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 1,263 metres away.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a general indication and does not reflect the current condition of the heating system or other installations.
