Schinkelbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Amstelveenseweg sits in a pre-war building with high ceilings and original details. At 56 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €549,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €776,169, which makes it a keen entry into the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,720, so this home is priced in line with the market. Compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Schinkelbuurt-Noord is a dense, urban pocket just south of the Vondelpark. With an address density of 8,205 per km², it is one of the busiest parts of the city. The population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and most households are single people. There are few families with children, so the vibe is more about city living than suburban calm. The area has a mix of pre-war buildings and modern infills, and the streets are lined with shops and cafés. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central spot. Learn more about the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner, a restaurant is on your doorstep, and the nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is a couple of streets away. For daily groceries you also have a Dirk and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including De Kleine Nicolaas and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus. Secondary schools like Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are also nearby. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk away, and the train station is 2.2 km from the door. This is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Amstelveenseweg 160-3, Amsterdam
Data from Schinkelbuurt-Noord
Data from Schinkelbuurt-Noord
152 within 5 km
190 within 5 km
About Amstelveenseweg 160-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 29% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€776,169), but the apartment is also smaller than average (56 m² vs 77 m²). The price per m² works out to about €9,804, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €10,720 per m². So the price is in line with the market for a compact apartment in this area.
The energy label is E. In the neighbourhood, 36% of homes have label C and 28% have D or lower, so label E is on the lower end. This means heating costs are likely to be higher than in a more efficient home. The building dates from 1913, which is typical for the area, 92.6% of homes were built before 1945.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle. The address density of 8,205 per km² indicates a very urban area with frequent public transport.
Schinkelbuurt-Noord is very popular with young professionals. Nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single people. The area has a high urbanity level, with many shops, restaurants and cafés on your doorstep. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to escape the city bustle.
There are currently 24 apartments for sale in Schinkelbuurt-Noord. The median asking price is €585,000, so this apartment at €549,000 is below the median. In the past period, 111 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €628,622 and an average time on market of 32 days.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The apartment is on the third floor (as indicated by the address suffix -3), so it is unlikely to have a private garden. The Vondelpark is nearby for outdoor recreation.
There are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Primary schools include De Kleine Nicolaas (520 m) and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (682 m). Secondary schools include Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort (440 m) and Het Amsterdams Lyceum (686 m). The area has a total of 190 schools within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 117 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for a dense urban area. The area is lively and well-trafficked, which generally contributes to a sense of safety. No specific crime breakdown is available.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schinkelbuurt-Noord
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