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Kop Zeedijk, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Waterpoortsteeg sits in the lively Kop Zeedijk area, right in the historic centre. At 30 m² it's compact, but the 1743 building gives it real character. The price of €320,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €710,727, a keen entry point for a studio in Amsterdam, especially compared to other studios in Amsterdam.
Kop Zeedijk is a dense, historic neighbourhood with a very strong urban feel (6,875 addresses per km²). It's mostly one-person households (580 out of 1,185 residents), and the average household size is just 1.4. Two residents reviewed the area: one says they are "generally very happy" with all amenities nearby, but notes "a lot of rubbish on the streets." Another calls it "unbearably noisy and unbelievably beautiful", praising the coffee shops and proximity to the station, but frustrated by street noise and garbage. The neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk is a place of extremes.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, St. Antoniusschool, is a five-minute walk, and De Witte Olifant is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital, restaurants, culture, and transport, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via homeup B.V.
Details of this home
Waterpoortsteeg 1, Amsterdam
Very good · 2 residents
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.
Auto-translated to English by AILet's start with the most unpleasant aspect: in the evenings, it is unbearably noisy here. When you open the window in the living room during the summer evenings to let in some cool air, it is almost impossible to hear your interlocutor due to the street noise. Even in the bedroom, which overlooks the courtyard, you can hear the sounds of the street, including the crazy cries of tourists that can be heard until 5 a.m. In old buildings, it is forbidden to install new windows, and the old windows let in noise. Additionally, it often gets very, very dirty here, with mountains of garbage, especially in the mornings before the garbage truck has had time to pass. Apart from that, I really love this area. It's so beautiful here, and two of my favorite coffee shops in town are the Priesthood and the Old Church cafe. The proximity to the central station is very convenient, making it easy to travel. The most beautiful views of the city are always just around the corner.
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About Waterpoortsteeg 1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €320,000 is 55% below the average asking price in Kop Zeedijk (€710,727). However, this studio is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (30 m² vs 1,398 m²). Given the compact size and energy label E, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small studio in the centre.
The energy label is E. In Kop Zeedijk, 42.9% of homes have label A and another 42.9% have label C, so this studio is less efficient than most. With label E you can expect higher heating costs, especially in an old building from 1743.
Residents report significant street noise, especially in the evenings. One review says it's 'unbearably noisy' with tourist sounds until 5 a.m., and that old windows let in noise. The bedroom overlooks a courtyard but still hears street sounds. If you value quiet, this may be a challenge.
Kop Zeedijk is very central with all amenities nearby. Albert Heijn is 245 m away, SPAR 304 m. The area has many restaurants and coffee shops. However, residents mention that streets can be dirty, especially before the garbage truck passes. The proximity to Amsterdam Centraal (0.8 km) is a big plus.
The building dates from 1743, making it over 280 years old. In Kop Zeedijk, 42.9% of homes were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. Old buildings often have character but may need more maintenance and have less efficient insulation.
At 30 m², this is a compact studio. It's best suited for a single person. The neighbourhood has mostly one-person households (580 out of 1,185 residents), so it's a common living situation here.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk
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