Berenstraat 7
Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
AreaA grand canal-house presence on Berenstraat
This terraced house sits on Berenstraat in the Felix Meritisbuurt, part of the Grachtengordel-West district in the heart of Amsterdam. The listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing from the agent's publication. Built in 1864, the home carries the character of its era. At €2,850,000, the asking price sits 36% above the average asking price of €2,088,786 for terraced houses in Amsterdam, which puts it on the high side of the market.
Inside the 1864 terraced house
The agent lists the home with nine rooms. The living area is given as 279 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 234 m². The plot measures 195 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. At €10,215 per m² based on the agent's floor area, the price reflects the premium position of this canal-district home.
Life in the Felix Meritisbuurt
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with trees that offer cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around the waste containers. Another resident mentions a district still in development that improves with amenities and a nearby beach. The neighbourhood itself counts 2,120 residents, with 63% living alone. The home sits in a very strongly urban area with an address density of 11,724 per km². For a sense of what the Felix Meritisbuurt neighbourhood offers, the figures paint a picture of a compact, central Amsterdam enclave.
Daily errands and getting around
A Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a couple of streets away for primary education, and the Jordaan College for secondary special education is just around the corner. The GP practice A'dam Doctors and Spuistraat Pharmacy are both a five-minute walk. Tram stop Koningsplein with lines 2, 17 and 24 is a five-minute walk, and bus stop Amsterdam, Elandsgracht with lines 357, 397, N47, N57, N80 and N97 is also a five-minute walk. Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam surrounds this home with its full range of urban amenities.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates the road traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard for the reference year 2022, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, an area-level indication based on the home being built before 1970 and 75% of properties in this postcode area dating from before that year. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Nederland and Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Amsterdam on Funda.
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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 Berenstraat 7, Amsterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €2,850,000 is 36% above the average asking price of €2,088,786 for homes in the Felix Meritisbuurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,272,500, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €9,500,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €12,914, while this home is listed at €10,215 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 279 m².
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent's listing, the home has nine rooms. The living area is stated as 279 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 234 m². The plot measures 195 m² according to both sources. The home was built in 1864 and is a terraced house in the Grachtengordel-West district.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, but in this case the agent has not published it. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are within walking distance?
A Jumbo supermarket is located 82 metres from the home, with an Albert Heijn at 133 metres and an Ekoplaza at 363 metres. Two more Albert Heijn stores are within 511 metres. This means daily groceries are within a short walk, with the nearest supermarket essentially on the doorstep.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stop Koningsplein with lines 2, 17 and 24 is 453 metres away. Bus stop Amsterdam, Elandsgracht with lines 357, 397, N47, N57, N80 and N97 is 458 metres away, and tram stop Elandsgracht with lines 5, 7, 13, 19, N84 and N88 is 460 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal train station is 1.5 km from the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1864, and the fact that 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 based on 252 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, green area with trees providing cooling and relaxation, though they note daily mess around waste containers. Another resident mentions a district still in development that improves with amenities and a nearby beach. These reviews cover the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so it is not possible to say what the energy efficiency of this home is. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label information is simply missing from the agent's publication.
What schools are near this home?
The 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a primary school located 200 metres away. OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a primary school at 534 metres, and the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam is at 771 metres. The Jordaan College - iHub onderwijs is a secondary special education school at 151 metres. Several primary options are within a short walk.
