Leidsekruisstraat 5

A lively home in the heart of Amsterdam

This terraced house on Leidsekruisstraat sits right in the thick of things, the energy of the city centre is literally on your doorstep. At 66 m², it's compact but full of character, with a 21 m² plot and a 1774 build year that gives it real Amsterdam pedigree. The price of €696,000 is notably below the neighbourhood average of €1.16 million, making it a keen entry point for a terraced houses in Amsterdam.

Leidsebuurt-Noordoost: busy, buzzy, and full of life

The neighbourhood Leidsebuurt-Noordoost is one of Amsterdam's most vibrant corners. With an address density of 9,487 per km², it's intensely urban. One resident describes it as "Lively", adding: "It's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do!" The neighbourhood is dominated by young adults (25-45 make up over half the population), and most households are single-person. It's a place where you're never alone, but community spirit can be thin, the same resident notes: "I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other."

Daily life on the street

For your morning bread run, AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Barlaeus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and IKC De Kleine Reus is about a ten-minute stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a global city, restaurants, parks, and culture are all within easy reach.

Source

At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including ME Makelaars B.V. and Huispedia.