Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis monumental corner house on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals is a rare find. With 287 m² of living space spread over multiple floors, it offers generous proportions that are hard to come by in the city centre. The asking price of €4,000,000 is 95% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568, which reflects the exceptional size and location. This listing does not state an energy label, so the exact energy performance is unknown. For more context, see other end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam.
The Felix Meritisbuurt is part of the Grachtengordel-West, a UNESCO World Heritage area. It's a dense, historic neighbourhood with 2,120 residents, mostly singles (895 one-person households) and few families with children (145). The area has a very high urban density (11,724 addresses per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The average income is high, and the housing stock is predominantly pre-war (94.6% built before 1945). Learn more about the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt.
For your daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam. The neighbourhood also has a train station 2 km away, a park 1 km away, and plenty of restaurants on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
Details of this home
Keizersgracht 260, Amsterdam
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
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About Keizersgracht 260, Amsterdam
The asking price of €4,000,000 is 95% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568. However, this home is much larger than average (287 m² vs 168 m²) and is a corner house on the Keizersgracht, which commands a premium. The price per m² works out to about €13,937, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €13,167 per m². Given the unique location and size, the price is on the high side but reflects the property's exceptional qualities.
In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have a label D or lower, and only 15.6% have A or better. Without the label, it's not possible to estimate energy costs.
The plot size is 78 m². This is a typical size for a canal house in the centre, where the footprint is often narrow but the house extends upwards over multiple floors.
Felix Meritisbuurt is a historic, densely populated area with a mix of residents, mostly singles and couples. It's very urban, with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues nearby. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, and the area is known for its beautiful canal houses. Crime figures show 466 total incidents, which is moderate for a city centre.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 193 m, just around the corner. There are also several Albert Heijn branches within 250,407 m, and an Ekoplaza at 474 m.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance, such as the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan (298 m) and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam (633 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.9 km away.
The agent has not provided the energy label in the listing. This is not uncommon for older properties, but it means you would need to request the information directly from the seller or arrange an assessment yourself.
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