A canal house with history
This terraced house on Spuistraat 17 sits in the heart of Amsterdam, in the Hemelrijk neighbourhood within the Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde district. The building dates from 1005, making it one of the oldest addresses you will find anywhere. At €1,100,000, the asking price is 89% above the neighbourhood average of €583,364, and it is the most expensive of the 11 homes currently for sale in this area. According to the agent, this is a canal house, a linked dwelling, and it is the priciest option in the neighbourhood right now. For context, [terraced houses in Amsterdam]( /koopwoningen/amsterdam/tussenwoningen/) vary widely in price, but this one sits at the top end.
Inside the home
The agent lists 15 rooms, including 11 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors, with a total volume of 737 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. Ownership is full ownership, meaning no leasehold. The living area according to the BAG registration is 10 m², while the agent lists 200 m². The plot size also differs: the BAG registration says 30 m², the agent says 57 m². The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €5,500.
Life in Hemelrijk
Hemelrijk is a small neighbourhood with about 580 residents, and it is part of the larger Burgwallen-Nieuwe Zijde area. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38, based on 258 reviews. One resident says: "Lots of amenities around, parks, shopping areas, bars, daycares etc." Another resident, who has lived there for over six years, notes: "It's calm, safe and green, and although it could still improve and could get more support from the local government, it's still affordable (compared to the rest of the city) and constantly changing for the better." A third resident mentions the neighbourhood is "goed bereikbaar met metro 54" and that amenities are within walking distance, though they also point out that hygiene around the waste containers is a recurring issue. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood. The neighbourhood itself has a high share of one-person households, at 67%.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, there are several supermarkets within a short walk: an AH to go just around the corner, another AH to go a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn about a five-minute walk. For schools, de Burght primary school is just around the corner, and Vinse School for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk A'dam Doctors, about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Amsterdam Central Pharmacy BV, is a couple of streets away. Public transport is excellent: the tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is on your doorstep, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop, with many more lines, is just around the corner, and Amsterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, with metro, tram, bus and ferry connections. This is all within [the municipality of Amsterdam]( /gemeente/amsterdam/), which offers extensive amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden, not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also not above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building was constructed before 1970, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, according to KCAF. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is indicated as medium, current flood risk is low, and by 2050 it remains low. Heat stress is currently medium, and by 2050 it is expected to be elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 123makelaar and 123ERAmakelaar on Funda.
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About Spuistraat 17, Amsterdam
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €1,100,000. This is 89% above the average asking price of €583,364 for homes currently for sale in the Hemelrijk neighbourhood. It is also the most expensive of the 11 homes listed in the area at the moment. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 200 m², is €5,500.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 15 rooms in total, including 11 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, spread over 4 floors. The total volume is 737 cubic metres. There is also a balcony. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1005, which is very old, and the label reflects the age of the building. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for property taxes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from KCAF. This is because the building was constructed before 1970, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An AH to go is just around the corner at about 200 metres, another AH to go is about 300 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 336 metres away. A SPAR and a Dirk are also within about 400 to 450 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is de Burght, about 221 metres away. For secondary education, Vinse School is about 527 metres away. There are also other primary schools within a reasonable distance, such as St. Antoniusschool at 710 metres and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam at 856 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop Nieuwezijds Kolk is on your doorstep, with lines 2, 4, 14, 17 and 24. The Dam stop, with many more tram and bus lines, is about 269 metres away. Amsterdam Centraal station is about 548 metres away, offering metro, tram, bus and ferry connections.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Hemelrijk neighbourhood has about 580 residents, and 67% of households are single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Amsterdam give their living environment an average score of 7.38 out of 10, based on 258 reviews. One resident mentions the many amenities, while another notes it is calm, safe and green, though hygiene around waste containers is a recurring issue.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value, and the floor areas differ between the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The BAG registration gives a living area of 10 m², while the agent lists 200 m². The plot size also differs: 30 m² according to BAG, 57 m² according to the agent.
