Homes for sale in Leliegracht en omgeving, Amsterdam

House prices and market figures for Leliegracht and surroundings, Amsterdam

The owner-occupied market in Leliegracht and surroundings is among the most expensive in Amsterdam. Of the approximately 1,213 homes in the neighbourhood, about 40% are owner-occupied, the rest are rented out, largely by private landlords. The average WOZ value is €938,000, slightly below the district average of Grachtengordel-West (€948,000), but almost twice as high as the Amsterdam average of €517,000. That difference immediately says something about the calibre of this neighbourhood.

In the past twelve months, 31 homes were sold for an average of €1,239,323. The range runs from €595,000 to €3,500,000, indicating that both compact upper-floor apartments and spacious canal houses can be found here. With an average living area of 116 m², this works out to a price per square metre of approximately €10,700. The supply consists almost exclusively of apartments in historic canal houses from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. New-build or single-family homes are rare here. View the current supply and asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Leliegracht and surroundings, Amsterdam

The Leliegracht is one of the narrower, quieter canals in the western canal belt. Where the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht attract many tourists, the Leliegracht and its immediate surroundings have a remarkably intimate character for such a central location. You live here literally in the heart of Amsterdam, but the street is quiet enough on weekday mornings to hear the birds. That contrast is precisely what many residents are looking for and find here.

The buildings consist almost entirely of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century canal houses, a protected cityscape, with the typical narrow facades, high ceilings and wooden floors. That also means: steep stairs, sometimes limited insulation and restrictions on renovations. Anyone who buys an apartment in one of these buildings also buys a piece of architectural history, with everything that entails. Splitting larger buildings into apartments is common, so individual buyers can also enter this segment.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is well provided for. The Negen Straatjes, the popular shopping area with boutiques, coffee shops and delicatessens, starts practically around the corner. Daily groceries can be done at the Albert Heijn on Koningsplein or the Marqt on Overtoom, both within walking distance. For green space, Vondelpark is a short ten-minute bike ride away, but the Jordaan and the Westerkerk are also nearby for a walk. Primary schools are available in the surrounding neighbourhoods, including the Jordaan and the Haarlemmerbuurt, within cycling distance.

Accessibility is excellent for those who want to live without a car. Trams 13 and 17 run along the Rozengracht, trams 2 and 12 along the Prinsengracht towards the centre and Amsterdam Central Station. By bike, you can reach Central Station or the Stopera in ten minutes. A car is more of a nuisance than a convenience here: parking is paid and scarce, and a parking permit in this area requires a waiting period.

Residents appreciate the combination of central location and relative tranquillity. On the neighbourhood page of Leliegracht and surroundings you can read what residents themselves write. One resident describes it as follows: "You live here in the middle of the city but it doesn't feel busy. On Sundays it's quieter here than in many suburbs." Criticisms that come up are the tourist pressure in the summer months on adjacent canals and the limited parking options. Compared to the neighbouring Felix Meritisbuurt, it is slightly more compact and lively here, while Leidsegracht-Noord has a similar canal house character but is closer to the nightlife.

Who is buying a home in Leliegracht and surroundings interesting for?

With an average purchase price of over €1.2 million, this neighbourhood is not a starter market. The typical buyer here is a dual-income household or a mover with substantial personal assets, or someone bringing in an inheritance or equity from a previous home. The population composition confirms this: 72% have a high level of education, the average income is €70,600 and the largest age group is 25 to 45 years. Families with young children exist, but single-person and two-person households dominate. If you are unsure whether buying is feasible, you can also look at rental homes in Leliegracht and surroundings. Be prepared to bid above the asking price and for limited supply, especially in the lower price segments of this neighbourhood.

What residents say about Leliegracht and surroundings

Residents generally give the neighbourhood high scores for atmosphere, location and liveability. Accessibility by bike and public transport scores well, parking and tourist traffic in summer are the most frequently mentioned drawbacks. One resident writes: "The canal is beautiful and quiet, but in August you have to be able to handle boats full of tourists passing by." Read all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the overview page of Leliegracht and surroundings, where scores per category can also be found.

Comparing homes for sale around the Leliegracht and in the wider canal belt

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources and combines it with resident reviews and neighbourhood data, so you not only search for a home but can also assess whether the neighbourhood suits you. Compare supply in Grachtengordel-West as a whole, or look at adjacent neighbourhoods such as Langestraat and surroundings. If you want a broader search area, you can also include the Jordaan or the Haarlemmerbuurt in the comparison. For the complete overview of homes for sale in Amsterdam and more information about the municipality, see also amsterdam.nl.