Wittenburgergracht 5

The asking price is 54% above the neighbourhood average of €709,192, but the average home in Wittenburg is 92 m², more than double the size. Per square metre, the price works out at about €27,375, compared to the neighbourhood average of €7,866/m². That's a huge premium, driven by the unique location on the water and the historic building. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a compact home in a prime spot.

The home has energy label C. That's average for a building from 1883, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not super-insulated. Heating costs will be moderate, but you won't face the high bills of a label G property. In the neighbourhood, 23.1% of homes have label A or better, so this one sits in the middle of the pack.

Wittenburg has 245 households with children, and residents mention it's "child-friendly" with two big playgrounds nearby. The Alan Turingschool is just 234 m away, and there are several other primary schools within a ten-minute walk. That said, the area is very urban (5,415 addresses per km²) and parking is difficult, one resident says it's "not easy to park sometimes."

The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The high address density (5,415 per km²) means you're in the heart of the city, so most things are within walking distance.

This studio is priced well above the typical studio in Amsterdam, but it's in a historic building on a canal, that combination is rare. The neighbourhood average for all homes is €709,192, but studios tend to be cheaper per unit. At €1,095,000, you're paying for the location and the character, not the square metres.

In the most recent data, there were 106 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. That's relatively low for a central Amsterdam area, though one resident mentions an unpleasant experience that wasn't properly resolved by police. Overall, the reviews suggest it's a safe place with a strong community feel.