Langestraat en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 18th-century townhouse on Langestraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most picturesque corners, where the cobbles and canals feel timeless. With 140 m² spread over several floors and a tiny 53 m² plot, it's a tall, narrow home full of character, and with an E energy label, you'll feel the history in the heating bills. At €2,150,000, the price sits 45% above the neighbourhood average of €1,483,960, so it's on the high side even for this sought-after area. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is a rare offering.
The neighbourhood Langestraat e.o. is a dense, historic neighbourhood with 1,920 residents packed into just a few streets. Most households are singles (680), and only 170 have children, so it's a place of professionals, couples, and older residents. The area is intensely urban, with an address density of 9,771 per km², you're never far from a café or shop. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: 97% of homes were built before 1945, and the mix of 48% owner-occupied and 52% rental keeps the streets lively. Crime is moderate (156 incidents total), typical for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: an AH to go is 348 m away, and a full Albert Heijn is 407 m, both a five-minute walk. For school runs, de Burght primary school is practically on your doorstep, while Vinse School (secondary) is 379 m away. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from the capital, from museums to markets, and the central station is a ten-minute walk. Restaurants are abundant, the nearest is 300 m, and a park is 1.1 km away for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Redres de Bouwkunstmakelaar.
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Langestraat 66, Amsterdam
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About Langestraat 66, Amsterdam
The asking price is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €1,483,960, so it's on the high side. However, this is a historic townhouse in a prime Amsterdam location, and similar properties in the area have sold for an average of €1,191,986 over the past year. The price per m² (€15,357) is also above the neighbourhood average of €11,504, reflecting the unique character and central position.
The home has an energy label E, which is common for pre-1945 buildings, 97% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. Label E means the property is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs. In the neighbourhood, only 5.3% of homes have A+ labels, while 42.1% have D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
Langestraat e.o. is extremely central: supermarkets like Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk, and there are several primary and secondary schools nearby. The area is very urban with a high density of addresses, so shops, restaurants, and public transport are all close. The central station is 1.5 km away, and the neighbourhood has a mix of residents, mostly singles and couples without children.
The neighbourhood recorded 156 total crimes, which for a central Amsterdam area is moderate. It's a busy, historic district with many tourists and nightlife, so some incidents are expected.
Sold homes in the neighbourhood spent an average of 40 days on the market, which is relatively quick. This suggests demand is healthy, though the current listing is priced above average, so it may take longer to find a buyer.
The nearest park or public garden is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Given the dense urban setting, green space is limited, but the canals and historic streets offer plenty of charm. For larger parks, you'd need to head to the Vondelpark or Amsterdamse Bos, which are a bit further.
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