A canal-side home in the heart of Amsterdam
This ground-floor apartment sits right on the water in the middle of Amsterdam, in the Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood within the Grachtengordel-West district. Built in 1649, it is a piece of the city's historic canal belt. The asking price of €225,000 is keen, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652. It is also the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
A compact ground-floor apartment
This is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment, with two rooms, one bedroom and one floor, covering a volume of 103 m³. The agent lists the living area at 19 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home has electric heating and is in full ownership. There is a homeowners' association fee of €80.58 per month. The setting is described as on the water and in the centre.
Life in Langestraat e.o.
The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood is a small, historic pocket of the canal belt, home to around 1,920 people. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another notes: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Langestraat e.o. neighbourhood itself is part of a district where most homes date from before 1945.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. An AH to go is just around the corner, with a full Albert Heijn and a Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, and the Vinse School for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice A'dam Doctors and Service Apotheek Jordaan are both a ten-minute walk. Tram stops Nieuwezijds Kolk and Dam are just around the corner, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the city well connected.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The address does carry area-level risk indications from public sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. 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 Heeren Makelaars and Heeren Makelaars on Funda.
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About Blauwburgwal 4H, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €225,000 is 85% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,539,652, and it is the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in Langestraat e.o. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 19 m², comes to €11,842. The price verdict is keen, which is a precomputed comparison against the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment, a benedenwoning, with two rooms, one bedroom and one floor. The volume is 103 m³. The agent lists the living area at 19 m², while the BAG registration records 51 m². The home has electric heating and is in full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €80.58 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but for this property no figure has been published in the listing or the surrounding records. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address carries area-level risk indications from public sources. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
An AH to go is just around the corner, with a full Albert Heijn and a Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary school de Burght is on your doorstep, and the Vinse School for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice A'dam Doctors and Service Apotheek Jordaan are both a ten-minute walk. Tram stops Nieuwezijds Kolk and Dam are just around the corner, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24.
How is the neighbourhood of Langestraat e.o. rated by residents?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35, based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of greenery and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." Another notes: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
How close is the nearest train station?
Amsterdam Centraal station is 725 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The tram stops Nieuwezijds Kolk and Dam are even closer, at 255 and 283 metres respectively, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24 passing through. This puts the rest of the city within easy reach.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state a WOZ value. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation can be made.
