Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Albert Luthulistraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, where the streets have a real city buzz. At 66 m² it's a comfortable size for a couple or a single person, and the price of €475,000 is in line with what similar apartments in the neighbourhood go for. If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one offers a fair balance of space and cost.
The neighbourhood has a mixed reputation, based on three reviews. One 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 describes it as "Not a great neighbourhood" and mentions issues with neighbours. The average score is 6.88 out of 10. CBS figures show a dense urban area with many single-person households and a young population. For more context, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are both within a five-minute walk. The area is packed with restaurants and cafes, and the park is a ten-minute stroll. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the city well connected, and you can read more about the municipality of Amsterdam for broader context.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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The asking price of €475,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €472,500 and below the average of €517,625. Given the 66 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €7,197, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,102 per m². So it's priced competitively for the area.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. It means the home has a moderate energy efficiency rating. In the neighbourhood, 35.3% of homes have label C, and 32.4% have D or lower, so this is a typical rating for the area. Expect reasonable but not minimal energy costs.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood has 475 households with children out of a total of 2,015 households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (189 m) and IBS De Vijgenboom (263 m). The area is very urban, so it's more suited to families who enjoy city life.
The floor area is 66 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
In central Amsterdam, parking is generally limited and often requires a permit. You would need to inquire with the municipality about availability and costs.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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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| Sale price | €517,625 | €472,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,102 | – |
| Rent price | €2,833 p/m | €2,300 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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!
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for 43 years with great pleasure
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €581,241 | €523,222 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,351 | – |
| Rent price | €2,978 p/m | €2,383 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 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.
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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 | – |
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