A studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on the Korte Leidsedwarsstraat sits in the middle of Amsterdam's lively Leidsebuurt-Noordoost, a stone's throw from the Leidseplein. The building dates from 1862 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. At €265,000, the asking price is 74% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,018,114, a figure that reflects the compact size of this home. For context, the price per square metre comes to €11,522 according to the agent's listing. If you're curious about other studios in Amsterdam, this one is on the smaller side of the spectrum.
The home itself
This two-room studio spans a single floor on the second living level, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 23 square metres, matching the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. It sits on a quiet road in the centre, according to the agent. The volume of the home is 76 cubic metres.
The Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood
Residents of the wider district, which includes the area around the Amstel, give their living environment an average score of 7.63, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed." Another resident, however, notes: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it." The district is home to about 1,120 people in the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost neighbourhood, with a high share of single-person households at 63%.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with an AH to go and a SPAR just around the corner. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, while primary schools like the Cornelis Vrijschool are a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Wetering is a couple of streets away, and the Leidsestraat Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stops at Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein are within a five-minute walk, with lines 1, 7, and 19 serving the area. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 2.1 kilometres away, within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €237,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 10%, from €216,000 to €237,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, with a current flood risk that is low.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including WWR Makelaars and other 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 84-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €265,000 is 74% below the average asking price in the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost, which stands at €1,018,114. This difference is largely due to the compact size of this studio, as the average home in the neighbourhood is 95 square metres, while this one is 23 square metres. The price per square metre is €11,522, which is above the neighbourhood average of €10,479 per square metre.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this is a two-room studio with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the second living level. The living area is 23 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. The home is described as fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is located on a quiet road in the centre, according to the agent.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €237,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 10%, from €216,000 in 2020 to €237,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the municipal valuation has developed, though it is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The building was constructed in 1862, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention area, where 85% of buildings were built before 1970. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 218 metres, which is on your doorstep. An AH to go is at 287 metres and a SPAR at 299 metres, both just around the corner. An Ekoplaza is at 404 metres and another Albert Heijn at 475 metres, both within a five-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is at 90 metres, just around the corner. For primary education, the Cornelis Vrijschool is at 471 metres, IKC De Kleine Reus at 503 metres, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier at 551 metres, all within a ten-minute walk. A secondary school is also at 0.3 kilometres according to CBS data.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Rijksmuseum at 207 metres, served by lines 1, 7, and 19. Leidseplein stop is at 249 metres with lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19, 24, and night buses. Prinsengracht stop is at 252 metres with lines 2, 17, and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 2,085 metres.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the wider district, which includes the area around the Amstel, give an average score of 7.63 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident praises the quiet and friendly neighbours, while another mentions the busyness and noise. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not specifically the Leidsebuurt-Noordoost.
