A studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio sits on the Korte Leidsedwarsstraat, right in the middle of the lively Leidsebuurt-Noordwest area of Amsterdam. It is a compact home on the first floor of a building from 1981, with an energy label B. The asking price of €390,000 is 33% below the average asking price of €581,000 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €12,584, while this home comes in at €9,750 per m². If you are looking at [studios in Amsterdam], this one is priced noticeably lower than the local average.
The home itself
According to the agent, this studio has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor, with a volume of 128 m³. It comes with a roof terrace, which is a nice bonus for a city home. The property is fully owned and has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €161.54 per month. The living area is listed as 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 38 m².
Life in the Leidsebuurt-Noordwest
This is a compact neighbourhood with around 290 residents, and it is very much a central city spot. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do!" Another resident, who has lived on the Amstel for 26 years, says: "Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful." The neighbourhood has a high address density of 9,617 per km², which reflects its urban character. For more on the area, have a look at [the Leidsebuurt-Noordwest neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is very convenient. An AH to go is on your doorstep, with a full Albert Heijn just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. For schools, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and OBS Leonardo da Vinci is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk de Wetering, and the Leidsestraat Apotheek is just around the corner. Public transport is excellent: the Leidseplein tram stop serves lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19 and 24, and Amsterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €393,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €283,000 to €393,000. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with heat stress currently medium and rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Cocq Makelaars and several listing platforms.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Korte Leidsedwarsstraat 2A, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €390,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €393,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 39%, from €283,000 to €393,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this studio has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 40 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 38 m². The property also includes a roof terrace and has a volume of 128 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The property has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific property. The data notes that 75% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, but this home itself dates from 1981.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is an AH to go just 76 metres away, which is ideal for quick groceries. A full Albert Heijn is at 234 metres, and a SPAR is at 350 metres. A Lidl and an Ekoplaza are also within about 500 metres, giving plenty of options for daily shopping.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Leidseplein tram stop is at 203 metres and serves lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19 and 24. There is also a tram stop at Prinsengracht at 174 metres with lines 2, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2 kilometres away, reachable by tram or on foot in about 25 minutes.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Leidsebuurt-Noordwest is a very central, busy area. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as lively with plenty to do, while another praises the cosy atmosphere and kind neighbours. The neighbourhood has around 290 residents, with 70% living alone.
What schools are within walking distance?
The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 404 metres. OBS Leonardo da Vinci, a primary school, is at 463 metres. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan and the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs are also within about 600 metres, so there are several schooling options nearby.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €9,750, based on the agent's listed living area of 40 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €12,584. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €581,000, while the median is €460,000, so this studio is priced well below both.
