Oudezijds Voorburgwal 248-2
Nes en omgeving, Amsterdam
A studio in the heart of Amsterdam
This studio on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal sits in the Nes e.o. neighbourhood, part of the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde district in the centre of Amsterdam. It is a lively part of the city, where the historic canal houses and the buzz of the old centre come together. The asking price of €400,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €923,333. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €15,306, while this home comes in at €9,756 per m². If you are looking at [studios in Amsterdam], this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
Built in 1742, this studio apartment is on the second floor of a canal building. According to the agent it has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor, with a volume of 109 m³. The living area is listed as 41 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 40 m². The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be relatively modest. The property is offered for sale via A.W. Sabel Makelaardij o.g.
Life in Nes e.o.
Residents of the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde district give their area 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 neighbourhood itself has around 410 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The area is part of [the Nes e.o. neighbourhood], where the housing stock consists almost entirely of pre-1945 buildings.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an AH to go and a SPAR a couple of streets away. For primary education, the St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Oudemans is a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Dam is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stop Paleisstraat is a couple of streets away with lines 2, 17 and 24, and metro stop Rokin is nearby with lines 4, 14 and 52 among others. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the OLVG hospital at locatie Oost is further out. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €414,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €333,000 to €414,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 59 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 both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including A.W. Sabel Makelaardij o.g.
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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 Voorburgwal 248-2, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €414,000, 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 24%, from €333,000 to €414,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second floor of the building and has a volume of 109 m³. The living area is listed as 41 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 40 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means energy costs are likely to be relatively modest compared with less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1742, and the entire postcode area consists of buildings constructed before 1970.
How noisy is the area around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at 135 metres. An AH to go is at 180 metres, and a SPAR is at 254 metres. There are also two more options within 270 metres, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is the St. Antoniusschool at 474 metres, a five-minute walk. De Witte Olifant is at 624 metres, and de Burght is at 749 metres. For secondary education, the nearest options are further out, with the average distance to secondary schools in the area being 1.7 km.
How do residents rate this area?
Residents of the Burgwallen-Oude Zijde district give their area an average score of 8.16 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident praises the accessibility and amenities, while another mentions the lively atmosphere and lovely neighbours. A third notes the downside of rubbish on the streets.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Paleisstraat is at 319 metres with lines 2, 17 and 24. Metro stop Rokin is at 320 metres with lines 4, 14 and 52, plus night buses. Tram stop Dam is at 328 metres with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. Amsterdam Centraal station is at 878 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €9,756, based on the agent's listed living area of 41 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €15,306. The asking price itself is 57% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €923,333, though the home is also smaller than the average.





