Duivelseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Balthasar Floriszstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, where the city's energy meets quiet, tree-lined streets. At 79 m² it's a comfortable size for a couple or a single person, and the 1906 building gives it that turn-of-the-century character with high ceilings and large windows. The asking price of €875,000 is 29% above the neighbourhood average of €680,438, so it's on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Duivelseiland is a small, tight-knit neighbourhood within the Museumkwartier, with just over 1,400 residents. It's a place where most people live alone, nearly half of households are single-person, and the streets are quiet despite being so central. The area is almost entirely pre-war buildings, and the housing stock is a mix of owner-occupied and rental. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood's character is clear: peaceful, central, and popular with professionals. For more context, see the Duivelseiland neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start at Coop just around the corner, or you might walk a couple of streets away to Jumbo or Aldi. For fresh bread, there are several bakeries within a few minutes' walk. Schools are close too: the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk away, and the Sweelinck College is just around the corner. For primary education, Peetersschool is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city's cultural offerings, museums, parks, restaurants, are on your doorstep.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars. The details are based on the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Balthasar Floriszstraat 12-3, Amsterdam
Data from Duivelseiland
Data from Duivelseiland
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About Balthasar Floriszstraat 12-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 29% above the average asking price in Duivelseiland, which is €680,438. That's a significant premium, but this apartment is also larger than the neighbourhood average of 66 m². The price per square metre works out at about €11,076, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €10,893. So it's priced at the upper end, but not out of step with the market.
The energy label is D. In Duivelseiland, most homes for sale have a better label: 33% are A, 7% B, and 47% C. Only 13% are D or lower. So this apartment is less efficient than the average in the neighbourhood, which means higher heating costs to expect.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Duivelseiland recorded 119 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate number for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.5 km away, about a six-minute walk. The Vondelpark is also within easy reach, just a few minutes further.
There are 16 apartments for sale in Duivelseiland at the moment. That's a limited supply, which may explain the higher asking prices.
Homes that sold recently in Duivelseiland were on the market for an average of 29 days. That's relatively quick, suggesting demand is healthy.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Duivelseiland