Balboaplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Balboastraat sits in a vibrant part of Amsterdam, where the streets buzz with a mix of students, workers and long-term residents. At €475,000 for 51 m², the price is in line with the market, similar apartments in Amsterdam average €8,528 per m², and this one comes in at €9,314, reflecting its excellent energy performance.
The neighbourhood Balboaplein e.o. scores a 7.38 out of 10 from two reviews. One resident calls it a "reasonably cosy neighbourhood" with many shops, quiet traffic and a safe feel, though they miss greenery. Another describes it as "lively" and diverse, with everything within reach and good public transport. The area is densely urban (10,894 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with a young population, nearly half are between 25 and 45.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is on your doorstep, while Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The neighbourhood has a high number of reported crimes (241), but residents feel safe even in the evenings.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Huispedia and ME Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Balboastraat 11C, Amsterdam
Good · 2 residents
There are many shops in the neighbourhood, where you can get almost everything. It is reasonably clean and tidy, and traffic is fairly quiet. There isn't much greenery in the area, which I personally find a shame. There is little to no noise pollution, and I always feel safe, even in the evenings. The neighbourhood is easily accessible, though now with the Oranje Loper project it's a bit less so due to the cancellation of tram 13.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood in Amsterdam is a diverse area with a mix of residents, ranging from students and working people to those renting through social housing. This creates a pleasant atmosphere and an interesting dynamic in the neighbourhood. One of the biggest advantages of this neighbourhood is that everything is within reach. There are many shops, supermarkets and other amenities in the immediate vicinity. Whether you're looking for groceries, clothing stores, restaurants or cosy cafés, everything is within walking distance. Because it is a lively neighbourhood, police are often present. Although some people may be concerned about this, it may also be related to the bustle of the area. The presence of police does not necessarily indicate an unsafe neighbourhood, but is rather a measure to maintain order. Another major advantage of this neighbourhood is accessibility. With public transport you can be in the centre of Amsterdam within a short time. There are various tram and bus lines that take you anywhere quickly. In addition, the neighbourhood is also easily accessible by bike. The speed limit will soon be adjusted to 30 km/h, making cycling safer as well. Although the neighbourhood has a lot to offer, it may be less suitable for families with young children due to the hustle and bustle. The streets can be quite crowded with traffic and pedestrians, meaning children may not be able to go outside alone safely. There are playgrounds and parks in the area where children can play and have fun.
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About Balboastraat 11C, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 works out at €9,314 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €8,528 per m². However, this apartment has an A energy label, which is better than most homes in the area, only 33% have label A or better. Given the efficient energy performance and the lively location, the price is in line with what similar apartments have recently sold for (average €481,323).
Balboaplein e.o. is a diverse, lively area with a mix of students, working people and social housing tenants. Residents appreciate the many shops and good accessibility by public transport and bike. One reviewer notes it feels safe even in the evenings, though there isn't much greenery. The neighbourhood is very densely built and mostly consists of flats, with a young population.
This apartment has an A energy label, meaning it is very energy efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 25% of homes have label A and 8.3% have label A+. The majority (33.3%) have label B. With an A label, you can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
You'll find a Dirk supermarket just around the corner (170 m) and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away (325 m). The nearest primary school is on your doorstep (102 m), and there are several others within a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk away, and restaurants are just around the corner.
The neighbourhood is well connected by public transport. Residents mention tram and bus lines that take you to the centre quickly. The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so for national rail connections you'd need to cycle or take a bus. The area is also easily accessible by bike, and a 30 km/h speed limit is planned to make cycling safer.
Residents report feeling safe, even in the evenings. One reviewer says there is little to no noise pollution and police are often present, which they see as a measure to maintain order rather than a sign of danger. The total number of reported crimes in the neighbourhood is 241, but this is in a very densely populated area.
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