WG-terrein, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Anna Spenglerstraat sits in the WG-terrein, a former hospital complex turned into a leafy residential enclave. At 85 m² with an A energy label, it's a modern, efficient home in a part of the city that feels surprisingly calm. The asking price of €849,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €649,000, but it reflects the quality and the fact that apartments in Amsterdam generally command a premium.
The WG-terrein is a small, car-free area within the Helmersbuurt district, known for its green courtyards and community feel. With 2,585 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (1,080 out of 1,680 homes), it's a mix of students, young professionals and older residents. Two residents reviewed the area: one called it "too busy" and noted "dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy"; another said "school and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around." So opinions vary, but the neighbourhood's central location and unique character are clear. For more context, see the WG-terrein neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Huygens College (secondary) is even closer. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is within easy reach. The area is densely built but the WG-terrein itself feels like a village within the city. For a broader view of the area, check out the municipality of Amsterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar c.s. Hoofddorp/Haarlem and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Anna Spenglerstraat 100, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.
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About Anna Spenglerstraat 100, Amsterdam
The asking price of €849,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €649,000 and the average sold price of €704,764. However, this apartment has an A energy label and is in the sought-after WG-terrein, which is car-free and green. The price per m² (€9,988) is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €11,174, so it's not out of line for a well-maintained home in this location.
The WG-terrein has a mix of residents, but only 250 households have children out of 1,680 homes. There are primary schools within walking distance, like Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt (325 m) and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje (556 m). The area is car-free, which is great for kids playing outside, but some residents find it noisy and busy.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The neighbourhood is well connected by tram and bus, so getting around Amsterdam is straightforward.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. In the neighbourhood, only 21.4% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. The nearest Albert Heijn is 373 m away, a Jumbo is 390 m, and another Albert Heijn is 446 m. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Currently, 17 apartments are for sale in the WG-terrein. The average asking price is €802,765, and the median is €649,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 31 days.
The address density is 10,633 per km², which is very high. This is a strongly urban area, but the WG-terrein itself is car-free and has green courtyards, so it feels less hectic than the surrounding streets.
6 homes in the neighbourhood WG-terrein
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