Concertgebouwbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Alexander Boersstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. Built in 1894, it has high ceilings and period details that give it a sense of space and light. At 120 m², it is smaller than the neighbourhood average, and the asking price of €1,529,000 is 45% below the average asking price in the area, a keen price for this sought-after street. For context, the average price per m² in the Concertgebouwbuurt is €15,826, and the median asking price is €2,550,000. This home is one of 28 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it represents a rare opportunity to buy into this prestigious area at a relatively accessible price point. Compare this with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Concertgebouwbuurt is a refined residential area known for its wide streets, stately architecture and proximity to the Concertgebouw and the museums. It is a quiet, leafy pocket of the city, yet it is just a few minutes' walk from the lively P.C. Hooftstraat and the Vondelpark. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (7,887 per km²) and is classified as very strongly urban, but it feels calm and residential. Most homes here were built before 1945 (88.6%), and the area is popular with families and professionals alike. The average household size is 1.9, and about a quarter of households have children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it is a well-established, desirable part of Amsterdam. Learn more about the Concertgebouwbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning coffee, a restaurant is just around the corner. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is on your doorstep, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For families, there are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Het Museumkwartier, Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Cornelis Vrijschool. Secondary education is also close by, with Sweelinck College. A GP is 0.4 km away, and the Vondelpark is just 0.2 km from the front door. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.5 km away. This is a neighbourhood where you can walk to almost everything you need. Discover more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Straathof Makelaars o.g. and Straathof Makelaars o.g..
Details of this home
Alexander Boersstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
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About Alexander Boersstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,529,000 is 45% below the average asking price in the Concertgebouwbuurt, which is €2,770,679. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €2,550,000, and the average price per m² is €15,826. Given that this apartment is 120 m² (37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 190 m²), the price per m² works out to about €12,742, which is below the neighbourhood average. This suggests the price is keen relative to the local market.
The apartment has an energy label C. This is a reasonable rating for a property built in 1894. In the Concertgebouwbuurt, 41.4% of homes have label A, 20.7% label B, and 24.1% label C. So this home is in line with a significant portion of the neighbourhood. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 118 metres, just around the corner. A SPAR is 564 metres away, and there are several other Albert Heijn locations within 700 metres. For daily groceries, you are well covered.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (231 m), Hildebrand Van Loonschool (245 m) and Cornelis Vrijschool (332 m). For secondary education, Sweelinck College is 351 m away. The neighbourhood has a good selection of schools.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. The area is well connected for cycling and walking.
The total number of recorded crimes in the Concertgebouwbuurt is 202. This is a relatively low figure for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood. The area is known for being quiet and residential, with many families and professionals.
The building was constructed in 1894, so it is over 130 years old. The energy label C suggests it has been modernised to some extent. Many homes in the neighbourhood (88.6%) were built before 1945, so this is typical for the area. The apartment likely has high ceilings and period features.
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