Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 51 m² apartment on the Albert Luthulistraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within the city. The 1930s building gives it character, and with an energy label D, you know the heating bills will be noticeable but not extreme. At €450,000, the asking price is exactly the median for the area, so it's in line with the market, no bargain, but fair for what you get. For context, apartments in Amsterdam average around €9,282 per m², so this one sits slightly below that.
The neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West is densely urban, with over 8,300 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of contrasts, as the three resident reviews show. One long-time resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive: "People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The average score is 6.9 out of 10, based on three reviews. Most households are singles (1,315 out of 2,015), and the area has a mix of ages, with the largest group being 25-45 year olds.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Lidl are a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom. Secondary school Pieter Nieuwland College is also within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, from museums to parks, but the Oosterpark is a ten-minute walk away if you need green space.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including YNS Agency, Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Albert Luthulistraat 30A, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is.
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Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
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About Albert Luthulistraat 30A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is exactly the median price for apartments in Transvaalbuurt-West. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,282, and this apartment works out to about €8,824 per m², which is slightly below average. Given that the property is 51 m² with a D energy label, the price is in line with the local market.
Transvaalbuurt-West is a very densely populated area with a mix of residents. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one long-term resident loves it and has lived there for 79 years, while another reports issues with neighbours. The average review score is 6.9 out of 10. The area has many singles and a young adult population, with good access to shops and schools.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 254 metres, Vomar is 394 metres away, and Lidl is 454 metres away. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five-minute walk.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (178 m), IBS De Vijgenboom (254 m), and IKC Frankendael (366 m). For secondary education, Pieter Nieuwland College is 461 m away. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
Energy label D indicates moderate energy efficiency. You can expect higher heating and electricity costs compared to more modern homes, but it's not the worst. The exact costs depend on usage, but it's worth budgeting for higher utility bills.
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