Homes for sale in Lastage, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures Lastage, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Lastage is limited in size but certainly not cheap. Of the 691 homes in the neighbourhood, only 34% are owner-occupied, the rest are rented out, largely through private landlords (43%) and partly through housing associations (23%). Anyone wanting to buy a home here has little choice and pays a hefty price. Last year, 7 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €1,077,000. The range ran from €469,000 to €2,500,000, showing how diverse the supply is. With an average living area of 95 m², the price per square metre comes to over €11,300. The average WOZ value in Lastage is €589,000, equal to the district average of Nieuwmarkt/Lastage and clearly higher than the Amsterdam average of €517,000. That price difference with the municipality reflects the central location and historic character of the neighbourhood. For current asking prices and available supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Lastage, Amsterdam

Lastage is one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Amsterdam, located just east of the Nieuwmarkt, wedged between the Kloveniersburgwal, the Geldersekade and the Prins Hendrikkade. The neighbourhood has an urban but remarkably quiet character. No busy shopping streets, no tourist crowds like in adjacent parts of the city centre. Residents themselves describe it as a nice, quiet place where people look out for each other. One of them writes: "Nice neighbourhood, people look out for each other." That sense of community comes back in several reviews.

The buildings consist almost exclusively of canal houses and historic townhouses, many dating from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Buying an apartment in Lastage therefore usually means stepping into a property with high ceilings, thick walls and sometimes draughty window frames. One resident is honest about the latter: "My house is very old and draughty and nothing is done about it, the neighbourhood itself is friendly." Anyone buying an apartment here also buys a piece of architectural history, with all the charm and challenges that entails. Energy consumption is therefore relatively low in terms of gas usage (890 m³ per year), partly due to the compact housing types.

Facilities are within walking distance. The Nieuwmarkt itself, with its market and concentration of eateries, is a few minutes away by bike. For daily groceries, you can go to shops around the Nieuwmarkt and in the Jodenbreestraat. The Waterlooplein with its market is also nearby. Green spaces are available in the form of the quays along the canals and the Amstelveld, although residents are honest that the supply of rubbish bins in the neighbourhood is lacking. Schools in the immediate vicinity score well in resident ratings (8.4), making the neighbourhood attractive for young families who still prefer the urban environment.

In terms of accessibility, Lastage scores an 8.0. Nieuwmarkt metro station (line 52) is within walking distance and connects you quickly to Amsterdam Central and the Zuidas. Tram and bus connections are also available via the Prins Hendrikkade. By bike, you are at Central Station in five minutes. Motorists note that parking in the neighbourhood is difficult and paid, which is typical for this inner-city location. Anyone considering buying in Lastage would do well to also look at the adjacent neighbourhoods. Nieuwmarkt has a livelier character with more eateries, while Rapenburg and Uilenburg have a similar historic profile. For more space and a different type of home, you could also look at the Jordaan or Haarlemmerbuurt. More neighbourhood information, including all resident reviews and subscores, can be found on the Lastage neighbourhood page.

Who is buying in Lastage interesting for?

Lastage mainly attracts highly educated singles and couples aged 25 to 45. This is also reflected in the figures: 66% of residents are highly educated and single-person households form the largest category. Families with children are present, but less obvious due to the limited home sizes and high prices. Buying a home in Lastage is a significant financial step: with an average sale price of over one million euros, this is not a market for starters without their own capital. Overbidding is not uncommon in this segment, and supply is scarce. Anyone wanting to explore the neighbourhood without immediately buying can also look at rental homes in Lastage as an intermediate step.

What residents say about Lastage

Residents give Lastage an average score of 7.9 out of 10, based on 6 reviews. The highest scores go to education (8.4), safety (8.3) and green spaces (8.3). Housing scores the lowest with a 6.8, which fits with complaints about the maintenance condition of older properties. One resident sums it up aptly: "Lots of green and quiet but almost no rubbish bins. Neighbourly contact is nice, the house itself is not okay, nothing is ever done about it." The neighbourhood thus scores high on social cohesion and living environment, but lower on the quality of the homes themselves. All reviews and subscores can be found on the page of the Lastage neighbourhood.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Lastage

Buurtje.nl brings together the current supply of owner-occupied homes from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else in this combination. This way, you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. View the broader supply via owner-occupied homes in Nieuwmarkt/Lastage or explore owner-occupied homes in Amsterdam as a whole. Neighbourhoods like Scheepvaarthuisbuurt and Grachtengordel-West offer a similar historic living environment. More about living and life in the municipality can also be found on the website of the municipality of Amsterdam.