A canal house on the Prinsengracht
This is a monumental terraced house on the Prinsengracht, in the heart of the Spiegelbuurt. Built in 1749, it is a classic canal house with five floors and a rear garden. The asking price is €3,980,000, which is 165% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,499,947. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Amsterdam sits at a different level entirely.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has nine rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living area is listed at 342 m², while the BAG registration records 332 m². The plot is 230 m². The property is fully owned and comes with roof insulation, HR glazing and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The agent describes the setting as on the water and in the centre.
The Spiegelbuurt
This is a small, historic neighbourhood of about 850 residents, tucked between the canals. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes: "It's calm, safe and green." A third resident, writing in Dutch, praises the greenery and quiet at night, but complains about litter around the waste containers. The neighbourhood has a high share of pre-1945 buildings, at 87.5% of the housing stock. For more on this area, see the Spiegelbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Albert Heijn on the corner is just around the corner, and there is an AH to go on your doorstep, plus a SPAR a couple of streets away. The Barlaeus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and primary schools like IKC De Kleine Reus are within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice De Wetering is a couple of streets away, and the Leidsestraat Apotheek is on your doorstep. Tram stop Prinsengracht, with lines 2, 17 and 24, is on your doorstep, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property. The address risk data, based on public area-level sources, indicates a medium foundation risk, which is common for buildings constructed before 1970. The noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Carla van den Brink B.V. and Christie's International Real Estate | R365.
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About Prinsengracht 725, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this canal house?
The asking price is €3,980,000. This is 165% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,499,947. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 342 m², is €11,637. The neighbourhood has 19 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €1,499,947 and a median of €1,100,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has nine rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over five floors. The living area is listed at 342 m², while the BAG registration records 332 m². The plot is 230 m². The property also has a rear garden and is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, HR glazing and floor insulation, which can help with energy efficiency. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The address risk data indicates a medium foundation risk. This is an area-level indication based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before that year. It is not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address risk data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There is an AH to go at 182 metres, an Albert Heijn at 302 metres, and a SPAR at 426 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 491 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 561 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Barlaeus Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 292 metres away. For primary education, IKC De Kleine Reus is at 591 metres, the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs at 637 metres, and the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan at 677 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop Prinsengracht is 90 metres away, with lines 2, 17 and 24. The Keizersgracht stop is at 162 metres with the same lines. Leidseplein, at 307 metres, offers trams and buses with lines 1, 2, 5, 7, 17, 19, 24, N82, N83, N84 and N88. Amsterdam Centraal station is 1.9 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Spiegelbuurt has about 850 residents. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Extremely nice and cozy. Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another notes it is "calm, safe and green."
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
