Oudezijds Achterburgwal 137B
Burgwallen-Oost · 1012 DG Amsterdam
A studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on Oudezijds Achterburgwal sits in the middle of Burgwallen-Oost, one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam. The building dates from 1650, so you are living in a piece of the city's history. The listing did not state the energy label. The last known asking price of €1,095,000 was on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, that was 42% above the average asking price of €769,167 in the area, and the price per square metre was based on the BAG registration. If you are looking at [studios in Amsterdam], this one stands out for its location and age. This home has not been online since 10 November 2026.
What the listing tells us
The listing was brief. It gave the address, the year of construction and the asking price, but no further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations. The living area according to the BAG registration is 1 m², which is 99% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The agent had not published an energy label for this home. What was clear was that this was a studio in a 17th-century building, and the price reflected the prime canal-side setting rather than sheer size.
Burgwallen-Oost
Burgwallen-Oost is a compact, lively district where the centuries-old streets are packed with history. Residents of the wider Burgwallen-Oude Zijde district give their living environment an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lovely to live in. Everything perfectly accessible. At weekends, lots of tourists, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult to get around." Another adds: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours." A third resident notes: "I am generally very happy with my neighbourhood, all amenities are nearby, I have been living here very comfortably for years. The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets." The district has 1,675 inhabitants, and 69% of households are single-person households. The address density is 7,670 per km², making this one of the most densely populated parts of the city. For more on [the Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood], the reviews give a good sense of daily life here.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is remarkably convenient. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and SPAR. The nearest primary school, St. Antoniusschool, is a five-minute walk away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is just around the corner, and the BENU pharmacy is a five-minute walk. For public transport, metro station Nieuwmarkt is just around the corner, served by lines 51, 53 and 54. Tram and bus stops at Dam and Rokin are a five-minute walk, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Amsterdam], where the city's amenities are never far away.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication of the surroundings. The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 80% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050, heat stress is currently medium and rises to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via Keij & Stefels B.V.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Oudezijds Achterburgwal 137B, Amsterdam
What did the asking price of €1,095,000 mean for this studio?
The asking price was €1,095,000. According to the precomputed comparison, this was 42% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €769,167, which put it on the high side. The price per square metre was €1,095,000 based on the BAG registration of 1 m². The neighbourhood average price per square metre was €9,271, but the comparison for this home was based on the BAG area. The price reflected the location in the historic centre.
Why were there no property details in this listing?
The listing did not state the energy label. The agent had not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. No further details about the layout, outdoor space or installations were given in the listing. The year of construction, 1650, and the asking price were the main facts available.
What is the living area of this studio?
The living area according to the BAG registration is 1 m². This is 99% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The price per square metre was calculated on this BAG area, giving €1,095,000 per m². The listing did not provide an alternative floor area from the agent. The BAG registration is the official municipal record for the property.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
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 1650, before 1970, and 80% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is why the area is flagged as a KCAF attention area. The indication reflects the age of the building stock in the area.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, below the standard, based on 2023 data. Aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, also below the standard, based on 2022 data. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated. The current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and rises to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. They describe the broader area around the address.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is at 211 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is at 221 metres, also just around the corner. SPAR is at 246 metres, a couple of streets away. There are also two AH to go stores at 312 and 336 metres. In total, 153 supermarkets are within 5 km of this address, so grocery shopping is very convenient.
What schools are close to this address?
The nearest primary school is St. Antoniusschool at 340 metres, a five-minute walk. De Witte Olifant is at 491 metres, also a five-minute walk. De Burght is at 815 metres, a ten-minute walk. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is at 1,131 metres. In total, 216 schools are within 5 km of this address.
How is the public transport from this address?
Metro station Nieuwmarkt is at 267 metres, just around the corner, served by lines 51, 53 and 54. Tram and bus stops at Dam are at 415 metres, a five-minute walk, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17, 24 and several night lines. Rokin metro and tram stop is at 425 metres. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 826 metres, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Burgwallen-Oude Zijde district give an average score of 8.16, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Lovely to live in. Everything perfectly accessible. At weekends, lots of tourists, which sometimes makes it a bit difficult to get around." Another says: "Beautiful lively neighbourhood, with good amenities. Lovely neighbours." A third notes: "The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets."
