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Paramariboplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 78 m² apartment on the Baarsjesweg sits in a 1928 building with energy label B, efficient for its era. The asking price of €635,000 is in line with the neighbourhood average, where similar apartments in Amsterdam typically sell for around €634,000.
The neighbourhood Paramariboplein e.o. is a mixed bag according to three reviews. One resident calls it a "quiet and beautiful part of Amsterdam" that is "still becoming more beautiful." Another finds it "cosy" with "lots of squares for your children." A third, however, says it has "deteriorated extremely" with antisocial neighbours and untidy gardens. The area is densely populated (over 10,000 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war flats, with many young adults and singles.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. For school runs, OBS Corantijn (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is also within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, with a park or garden a five-minute walk away and a train station a ten-minute walk.
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The asking price of €635,000 is very close to the neighbourhood average of €634,359 for apartments. Given the 78 m² floor area and energy label B, it appears to be priced in line with the market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €561,019, but those may include smaller or less efficient properties.
The Paramariboplein area is a dense, pre-war neighbourhood with mostly flats. Resident reviews are mixed: some praise its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere and squares, while others complain about antisocial behaviour and untidiness. The area has many young adults and singles, and a high proportion of one-person households.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or beyond.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. An Albert Heijn is 251 m away, an Aldi is 302 m, and a Jumbo and Lidl are both about 417 m. So daily grocery shopping is very convenient.
Primary schools include OBS Corantijn (316 m) and Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt (353 m). There is also a special secondary school, Postjes College, just 72 m away. So families with children have options nearby.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good for a building from 1928. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older, uninsulated properties. In the neighbourhood, only about 8% of homes have label A or better, so this is above average.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It'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 AIAlways nice, lots of squares for your children and also many babysitting houses, so actually perfect for a family
Auto-translated to English by AIThe residents are antisocial, no one keeps the neighbourhood tidy, the gardens are used as dog walking spots, a shame but this neighbourhood has deteriorated extremely.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €713,720 | €749,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,779 | – |
| Rent price | €3,481 p/m | €3,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €39 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It'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 AIAlways nice, lots of squares for your children and also many babysitting houses, so actually perfect for a family
Auto-translated to English by AIThe residents are antisocial, no one keeps the neighbourhood tidy, the gardens are used as dog walking spots, a shame but this neighbourhood has deteriorated extremely.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn our neighbourhood, the shops and public transport are easily accessible! The community is close-knit and they look out for each other.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €658,184 | €672,368 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,553 | – |
| Rent price | €3,245 p/m | €3,083 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,166 | €704,749 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,948 | – |
| Rent price | €2,795 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Baarsjesweg 237-3, Amsterdam
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