Spuistraat-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 17th-century townhouse in the heart of Amsterdam is a rare find. With 454 m² of living space spread over multiple floors, it offers a sense of grandeur that is hard to match. The home dates from 1641 and carries an F energy label, meaning heating costs will be significant. At €3,950,000, the asking price is 232% above the neighbourhood average of €1,190,800, making it the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in this part of the city. For context, that is a premium that reflects its exceptional size and location, comparable terraced houses in Amsterdam rarely reach this level.
Spuistraat-Zuid is a tiny neighbourhood with just 810 residents, mostly young adults between 25 and 45. It is densely built and intensely urban, the address density is over 10,000 per km², one of the highest in the country. Two-thirds of homes are pre-war, and a third have an energy label D or lower. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics: a high proportion of single-person households (370 out of 810), few children, and a lively, central atmosphere. The neighbourhood Spuistraat-Zuid is all about being in the thick of things.
Daily errands couldn't be easier. An AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn, SPAR, Jumbo and Dirk are all within a five-minute walk. For families, the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan is a couple of streets away, and the Jordaan College (special secondary education) is also nearby. The nearest primary school is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the cultural and leisure options you would expect from the capital, from museums to restaurants, the nearest restaurant is literally on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Amsterdam and Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Nederland. The asking price is €3,950,000.
Details of this home
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 284, Amsterdam
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About Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 284, Amsterdam
The asking price is 232% above the average for homes currently for sale in Spuistraat-Zuid (€1,190,800) and is the highest of the 15 listings in the neighbourhood. However, the home is also 239% larger than the average (134 m²), so the price per square metre is roughly in line with the neighbourhood average of €9,597. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the historic character and central location.
The home has an energy label F, which is poor. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a 17th-century building. Expect high heating costs, especially in winter. You may want to investigate insulation options, but keep in mind that monumental status could restrict changes.
Spuistraat-Zuid is extremely central, with supermarkets like Albert Heijn and SPAR within a few minutes' walk. There are also several primary schools nearby, including the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan. The area is very densely populated and urban, with a young demographic. Crime figures are relatively high (543 total incidents), which is typical for a city-centre neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short tram ride. Given the central location, many destinations in Amsterdam are within walking or cycling distance.
At 454 m², this home is 239% larger than the average home currently for sale in Spuistraat-Zuid (134 m²). It is also significantly larger than the average sold home in the neighbourhood (which had an average size of 134 m²). The plot is 175 m², which is generous for a canal house.
The home was built in 1641, making it over 380 years old. It is a townhouse (tussenwoning) in a historic canal belt. The neighbourhood has 70.6% of homes built before 1945, so this fits the character of the area. The age means you should expect maintenance and possibly restrictions due to monumental status.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spuistraat-Zuid
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