Felix Meritisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1712 townhouse on the Singel is a rare piece of Amsterdam's Golden Age. With 183 m² over four floors and a 77 m² plot, it offers generous proportions for the centre. The price of €2,395,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €2,047,568, reflecting the premium for a monumental property on one of the city's most famous canals. For context, the average price per m² in the Felix Meritisbuurt is €13,167, and there are currently 44 homes for sale in the area. Compare this with other terraced houses in Amsterdam.
The Felix Meritisbuurt is the heart of the Grachtengordel-West, named after the historic Felix Meritis building on the Keizersgracht. It's a dense, lively area with a mix of residents: many singles (895 one-person households) and few families with children (145). The streets are busy, with an address density of 11,724 per km², one of the highest in the city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its galleries, boutiques and canal-side cafes. The neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt is a UNESCO World Heritage site, so the architecture is protected.
Your morning routine could start at Jumbo, just around the corner on the Rozengracht. For fresh bread, SPAR and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. Children can walk to the 14e Montessorischool De Jordaan in about five minutes, while secondary students head to Barlaeus Gymnasium, a ten-minute walk. The Jordaan College for special secondary education is also nearby. For a quiet moment, the Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, and the nearest train station is 2 km away, a 25-minute walk or short tram ride. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive public transport and cultural amenities.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including hausing, Funda and Pararius. The agent is hausing.
Details of this home
Singel 398, Amsterdam
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
Data from Felix Meritisbuurt
155 within 5 km
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About Singel 398, Amsterdam
The asking price is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €2,047,568, but the average includes smaller apartments. For a monumental 183 m² townhouse on the Singel, the price reflects its rarity and location. The average price per m² in the area is €13,167, so this home's per-m² price of about €13,087 is actually slightly below that average.
The home has energy label C. In the Felix Meritisbuurt, 37.5% of homes have label C, and 40.6% have D or lower. Label C is average for a pre-1945 building, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not modern. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like double glazing or insulation could be considered.
The listing does not specify the number of bedrooms. With 183 m² over four floors, there is ample space, but the exact layout is not stated. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The plot size is 77 m², but the listing does not mention a garden, terrace or balcony. Given the canal-side location, outdoor space may be limited. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk away for green space.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, with stops on the Rozengracht and Raadhuisstraat. Central Station is about 15 minutes by tram.
The Felix Meritisbuurt has few families with children (145 out of 1,425 households) and many singles. Schools are within walking distance, including a Montessori primary school and a gymnasium. The area is lively and central, with many cafes and shops, but it can be busy and noisy.
In the Felix Meritisbuurt, sold homes took an average of 64 days to sell. That is slightly above the national average, suggesting a balanced market. With 44 homes currently for sale, buyers have some choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Felix Meritisbuurt
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