Pieter van der Doesbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Admiral De Ruijterweg sits in a pre-war building full of character. The 77 m² floor area gives you a comfortable amount of space for a city home. At €575,000, the asking price is exactly in line with the median in the neighbourhood, so it feels fairly priced for what you get. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one sits in a popular part of town.
The Pieter van der Doesbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a very strong city feel (address density over 10,000). It's a neighbourhood of mostly one-person households and young adults, with few families with children. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so the picture comes from the statistics: a lively, central area where most homes are pre-war and the energy labels are mixed,45% are label C, like this one. The Pieter van der Doesbuurt neighbourhood is well integrated into the wider Geuzenbuurt district.
Your daily routine here is easy: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, the Admiraal De Ruyterschool is on your doorstep, and De Visserschool is just around the corner. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk away at Marcanti College. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 3.3 km away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Smit & Heinen Makelaars Haarlem and Smit & Heinen Makelaars en Taxateurs o/z.
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The asking price of €575,000 matches the median sale price in the Pieter van der Doesbuurt exactly, so it is in line with the local market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,965, and this apartment works out to about €7,468 per m², which is below that average. Given the 77 m² floor area and the pre-war character, the price seems reasonable for what is on offer.
Energy label C is a mid-range label, meaning the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. For a building from 1912, this is a decent score,many pre-war apartments have lower labels. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and reflects the overall energy performance, including heating and insulation. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the exact amount depends on usage.
The Pieter van der Doesbuurt is very urban and well equipped for daily needs. There are several supermarkets within walking distance, including an Albert Heijn just 187 m away. Primary schools are also close by, with the Admiraal De Ruyterschool at 135 m. The area has a high density of amenities, so you won't need to travel far for groceries, childcare, or a restaurant.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, which is a bit of a distance for a daily commute by foot, but the area is well served by trams and buses. The high address density (over 10,000) indicates a very urban setting with frequent public transport options.
The floor area is 77 m², which typically allows for a living room, a separate kitchen, and one or two bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in a pre-war building, it is unlikely to have a private garden, but a balcony is possible.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €577,056 | €575,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,965 | – |
| Rent price | €2,837 p/m | €2,995 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret. My primary school days in this neighbourhood were really perfect and the restaurants and shops are also very good. But there are many students and expats, which makes me feel a certain divide and not much community. I myself would like to move out, but that's certainly not possible in my neighbourhood because they are far too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy, there is an ice cream shop and a playground called de ruige speeltijn but now it's for babies because everything is getting super small, which is a shame, but the rest is great. We get along well and some of my friends live very close by, which is also nice. But I do think there should be more playgrounds for older children, because babies are fine at home too, but older kids just end up on their phones or laptops, so more playgrounds for older children, that's the only thing.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €590,735 | €558,203 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,701 | – |
| Rent price | €2,856 p/m | €2,856 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 | – |
Admiraal De Ruijterweg 157-3, Amsterdam
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