Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home that makes an impression. A spacious 224 m² townhouse on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals, with an energy label A and a price tag of €6,500,000. That is 217% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €2,047,568, so this is clearly a premium property. For context, the average price per m² in the Felix Meritisbuurt is €13,167, and this home's price per m² works out at around €29,000, well above the norm. If you are looking at terraced houses in Amsterdam, this is at the very top end of the market.
The Felix Meritisbuurt is a small, exclusive enclave within the Grachtengordel-West. With 2,120 residents and a very high density of 11,724 addresses per km², it is one of the most urban spots in the city. The population is largely made up of singles (895 one-person households) and couples without children (385), with only 145 households with kids. The average household size is 1.5. It is a neighbourhood where most homes were built before 1945 (94.6%), and the housing stock is predominantly apartments (92% are not single-family homes). The neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt is known for its historic canal houses and central location.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo. For school runs, the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam (primary) is a five-minute walk away, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is similarly close. Secondary education is also nearby, with Het Cartesius Lyceum. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via P van den Bosch Real Estate Partners.
Details of this home
Keizersgracht 212, Amsterdam
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
155 within 5 km
217 within 5 km
About Keizersgracht 212, Amsterdam
The asking price of €6,500,000 is 217% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568. However, this home is significantly larger (224 m² vs 168 m² average) and has an energy label A, which is rare in an area where 40.6% of homes have label D or lower. The price per m² is about €29,000, more than double the neighbourhood average of €13,167. So it is on the high side, but the property is exceptional.
The Felix Meritisbuurt is a very urban, historic area with a high density of addresses. It is popular among singles and couples without children. The housing stock is mostly pre-war apartments, so a townhouse like this is unusual. The area has a lively atmosphere with restaurants and shops nearby.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 69 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. There are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, including another Albert Heijn at 371 metres and a Jumbo at 390 metres.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as the Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan, both at 460 metres. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is at 719 metres. The area has a total of 217 schools within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 2.0 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the Felix Meritisbuurt, only 12.5% of homes have label A, and 40.6% have label D or lower. So this home will have lower energy costs compared to many others in the area.
Yes, with 224 m² of living space, it is 33% larger than the neighbourhood average of 168 m². The plot is 231 m². This is a spacious property for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt