Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis monumental 1920s townhouse on the Herengracht is a rare find: 379 m² of living space spread over multiple floors, with a classic en-suite layout and high ceilings. The asking price of €2,900,000 is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568, but the floor area is 126% larger than the typical 168 m² in the area, so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Felix Meritsbuurt is the heart of the Amsterdam canal belt, with a very high density of 11,724 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war buildings (94.6% built before 1945), and the population is predominantly single-person households (895 out of 2,120 residents). The area has a lively mix of residents, though no reviews were available for this specific street. The neighbourhood Felix Meritsbuurt is known for its historic architecture and central location.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan and OBS Leonardo da Vinci. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wide range of cultural amenities, with a restaurant just 0.1 km away and a park 1.0 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Heeren Makelaars and also appears on Funda. The agent has provided full details including floor area, year of construction, and energy label E.
Details of this home
Herengracht 291, Amsterdam
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
154 within 5 km
216 within 5 km
About Herengracht 291, Amsterdam
The asking price is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568, but the floor area is 126% larger than the typical 168 m². The price per square metre works out to about €7,652, which is below the neighbourhood average of €13,167/m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money compared to other homes in the Felix Meritsbuurt.
The home has energy label E. This is common for pre-war canal houses in Amsterdam, 40.6% of homes in the neighbourhood have label D or lower. Label E means the home is not very energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. You may want to consider insulation improvements, but the listing does not specify any recent upgrades.
The plot size is 96 m², but the listing does not mention a garden.
The Felix Meritsbuurt has a mix of residents, but only 145 households with children out of 1,425 total households. The area is very urban (density 11,724 addresses/km²) and popular with singles and couples. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but the neighbourhood is more known for its historic charm and central location than for family-oriented amenities.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away. This is a bit of a walk, but the area is well served by trams and buses. The listing does not specify which station, but central Amsterdam stations are within reach.
The neighbourhood recorded 466 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of 2,120, that works out to about 22 crimes per 100 residents. This is relatively high, but typical for a very central urban area with many tourists and nightlife. The Herengracht itself is a prestigious canal, so street-level crime may be lower than the average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt
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