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Leidsegracht-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on the Prinsengracht is a rare chance to own a home on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals. At 42 m² it is compact, but the energy label A means it is efficient to run. With a price of €365,000, it is by far the cheapest home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 82% below the average asking price of €2,063,846, and the only one under half a million. That makes it a keen entry point into the Grachtengordel, especially compared to other studios in Amsterdam.
Leidsegracht-Noord is the tiny, exclusive pocket of the canal belt between the Prinsengracht and the Leidsegracht. With just 715 residents and a density of over 10,000 addresses per km², it is intensely urban. Most homes are pre-war, and half of the properties carry an A energy label. The area is dominated by one-person households (295 out of 475), and there are very few children. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a central, adult-oriented enclave. For more context, see the Leidsegracht-Noord neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at the AH to go (a couple of streets away), and a full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, is a five-minute walk away, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. With restaurants, you are spoilt for choice for dinner. The nearest park or public garden is a ten-minute walk. For trains, Amsterdam Centraal is 2.3 km away, a 25-minute walk or short tram ride. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaardij Prins van Wijngaarden BV.
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At €365,000, this studio is the cheapest home for sale in Leidsegracht-Noord, where the median asking price is €1,500,000. The price per m² works out at about €8,690, which is well below the neighbourhood average of €15,889 per m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is keen relative to the local market.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In a neighbourhood where half of the homes have label A and the rest are mostly older (label D or lower), this studio stands out as modern in terms of energy performance. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs.
The floor area is 42 m², which is 72% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 148 m². It is a compact studio, typical for a canal-house conversion. The exact layout is not described in the listing, but the space is designed as a single open-plan living/sleeping area with a separate kitchen and bathroom.
Leidsegracht-Noord is a very central, densely built part of the Grachtengordel. It has a high proportion of one-person households and very few families. The area is quiet for its central location, with restaurants and shops just steps away. The nearest supermarket is a five-minute walk, and the park is a ten-minute walk.
Amsterdam Centraal is 2.3 km from the studio, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride.
The nearest primary school is 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan at 345 metres (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 586 metres away (about a ten-minute walk). There are also several other schools within a short distance.
The listing does not mention a VvE or service costs.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,924,231 | €1,100,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,610 | – |
| Rent price | €3,617 p/m | €2,950 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,762,646 | €1,189,318 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €13,020 | – |
| Rent price | €3,774 p/m | €3,266 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Prinsengracht 657C, Amsterdam
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