A canal-house studio with a surprising twist
This studio sits in the Felix Meritisbuurt, part of the Grachtengordel-West district in the heart of Amsterdam. The asking price of €950,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,120,211, a difference of 55 percent. The home is a herenhuis, built in 1775, and is offered for sale. For more context, you can compare it with other studios in Amsterdam.
The home itself
According to the agent, this studio spans six rooms, including four bedrooms and four bathrooms, spread over five floors, with a volume of 579 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 173 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 42 m². The home has a sun terrace of 4 m², partial double glazing, and a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
The Felix Meritisbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is well connected by metro 54 and has amenities within walking distance, though they also point out daily mess around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has 2,115 inhabitants, with 64 percent living alone. For more details, see the Felix Meritisbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, is a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy, Spuistraat Pharmacy B.V., is just as close. Tram stop Paleisstraat, served by lines 2, 17 and 24, is a couple of streets away, and metro stop Rokin, with lines 4, 14 and 52 among others, is a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Daphne's Makelaardij and Daphne's Makelaardij.
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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 Romeinsarmsteeg 10-1, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this studio?
The asking price is €950,000. This is 55 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,120,211, so the price is considered keen compared with other homes in the Felix Meritisbuurt. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 173 m², is €5,491.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and four bathrooms, spread over five floors. The volume is 579 cubic metres. There is also a sun terrace of 4 m². The agent lists the living area as 173 m², while the BAG registration records 42 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates moderate energy efficiency, so you can expect average energy costs for a home of this type and age. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available for this home in the data we have. Without it, no comparison with the asking price or information about its development over the past five years can be given.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data at area level, road traffic noise is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in this case in 1775, and that 100 percent of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Jumbo is at 218 metres, Albert Heijn at 259 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 379 metres. There is also an AH to go at 382 metres and a further Albert Heijn at 394 metres. All are within a five to ten minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Paleisstraat is at 241 metres, served by lines 2, 17 and 24. Metro stop Rokin is at 386 metres, with lines 4, 14 and 52, as well as night buses. Amsterdam Centraal train station is at 1,248 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, parks, and bars. Another says the area is calm, safe, and green, though it could use more local government support. A third notes the neighbourhood is well connected by metro and has amenities within walking distance, but also mentions litter around waste containers.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does include property details, such as the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and floors, as well as the living area according to the agent. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or information about its development can be given.
