Surinamepleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Andreas Schelfhoutstraat sits in a quiet street in the Surinamepleinbuurt, with a sunny living room and a modern layout. At 58 m² it is compact but well thought out, and with an A energy label it is unusually efficient for a 1938 building. The asking price of €595,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €928,412, making it a keen entry point for apartments in Amsterdam.
The Surinamepleinbuurt is a lively, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a high density of shops and restaurants. Most homes here were built before 1945, giving the streets a classic Amsterdam character. The area is popular with young professionals and couples, over half of households are single-person, and the average household size is just 1.7. With an address density of over 8,000 per km², it is a very strong urban location. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: a mix of pre-war charm and modern convenience. The Surinamepleinbuurt neighbourhood is well connected and has a strong sense of community.
Your daily routine here is easy: a Jumbo and a Lidl are just around the corner for groceries, and a Dirk is a five-minute walk away. For families, primary schools are close by, Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is a couple of streets away, and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is just a bit further. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and a vibrant city life right on your doorstep.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including CSV Makelaars B.V. and Funda. The details reflect the listing at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Andreas Schelfhoutstraat 41-1, Amsterdam
Data from Surinamepleinbuurt
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About Andreas Schelfhoutstraat 41-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €595,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the Surinamepleinbuurt (€928,412) and also below the median of €795,000. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (58 m² vs 91 m²). Given the compact size and excellent energy label, the price is keen for a buyer looking for an efficient home in a popular Amsterdam neighbourhood.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 38.9% of homes have label A, so this home is among the better-performing ones. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older properties in the area.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you direct access to the wider Amsterdam area and beyond.
Excellent. A Jumbo and a Lidl are both just 344 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. A Dirk is 571 metres away, and two Albert Heijns are within 700 metres. There are also many restaurants and cafes nearby, with the nearest just 200 metres from your door.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker is 388 metres away, Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is 412 metres, and OBS Corantijn is 562 metres. Secondary education is 1.2 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 96 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area with over 1,500 residents is moderate. As with any city neighbourhood, it is always wise to take usual precautions.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of young adults (45% are aged 25-45) and many single-person households (545 out of 935 households). It is popular with professionals and couples who value proximity to the city centre and a lively street scene.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Surinamepleinbuurt

