Kattengat 8B
Hemelrijk, Amsterdam
AreaA studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on Kattengat 8B sits in the Hemelrijk neighbourhood, right in the centre of Amsterdam. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. Built in 1775, this is a piece of Amsterdam's historic core. At €299,000, the asking price is 37% below the average asking price of €473,600 in the neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the 5 homes currently for sale here. For context, that is also well below the average for studios in Amsterdam.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a studio with 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 floor, with a volume of 80 m³. The living area is listed as 28 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 24 m². The home is situated in the centre of Amsterdam.
The Hemelrijk neighbourhood
Hemelrijk is a small neighbourhood with 555 residents, and it is very strongly urban with an address density of 8,924 per km². Most households here are single people, making up 68% of the total. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident says: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another notes: "A very pleasant, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green and wonderful trees that offer cooling and relaxation." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Hemelrijk specifically. The neighbourhood has 5 homes currently on the market, with an average price of €473,600. For more on this area, see the Hemelrijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well served. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with several other supermarkets within a short walk. The nearest primary school, de Burght, is a couple of streets away, and Vinse School for secondary education is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Amsterdam Central Pharmacy BV is just around the corner. Tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is on your doorstep with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a five-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does have risk indications at area level, not from an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium currently and elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including My Amsterdam Apartments.
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About Kattengat 8B, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Hemelrijk?
The asking price of €299,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €473,600. It is also the cheapest of the 5 homes currently for sale in Hemelrijk. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,893, while this home is listed at €10,679 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 28 m².
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this is a studio with 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 floor, with a volume of 80 m³. The living area is listed as 28 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 24 m². The home is situated in the centre of Amsterdam.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this information. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label is missing from the details provided.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1775, and 83% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which contributes to the medium risk indication.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 256 metres, and there are several other options within a short walk, including AH to go at 289 metres and 400 metres, and a SPAR at 449 metres. In total, there are 152 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is on your doorstep at 94 metres, serving lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop is a five-minute walk with additional bus and night bus options. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 490 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is de Burght at 208 metres, a couple of streets away. Vinse School for secondary education is at 465 metres. There are 215 schools within 5 km of this address, so there are plenty of educational options in the wider area.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Hemelrijk has 555 residents, with 68% living in single-person households. Only 5% of households have children. The average household size is 1.4 people. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban with an address density of 8,924 per km².
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
