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.
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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.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,088,786 | €1,272,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,914 | – |
| Rent price | €4,959 p/m | €3,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €35 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,762,646 | €1,189,318 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €13,020 | – |
| Rent price | €3,774 p/m | €3,266 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Singel 398, Amsterdam
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