KNSM-eiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Barcelonaplein sits on one of Amsterdam's most distinctive eastern islands, where wide streets and modern architecture meet the water. With 98 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's an efficient and comfortable home. The asking price of €650,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €736,050, making it a notable option among apartments in Amsterdam.
KNSM-eiland is a lively, densely built island with a strong urban feel, the address density is among the highest in the country. It's a place where many people live alone (715 one-person households) and where the average household size is just 1.7. There are no reviews from residents in the data, so the picture comes from the figures: a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 and over. The neighbourhood KNSM-eiland is part of the larger Oostelijk Havengebied, a former harbour area turned into a sought-after residential district.
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Families have several schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Achthoek is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Lyceum Pax is also close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city, with restaurants and cafés on your doorstep, the nearest restaurant is just 0.1 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Openbare Makelaardij and Openbare Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Barcelonaplein 27, Amsterdam
Data from KNSM-eiland
Data from KNSM-eiland
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About Barcelonaplein 27, Amsterdam
The asking price of €650,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €736,050 and the median of €724,500. Apartments in KNSM-eiland sell for an average of €9,036 per m², so at €6,633 per m² this home is priced keenly. Recent sales in the area averaged €711,217 and took about 36 days to sell, suggesting a balanced market.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 52.4% of homes have label A and 28.6% have label B, so this apartment is in line with the local standard. A B label means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away. That's a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Basisschool De Achthoek is 452 m away, a five-minute walk. Montessori Lyceum Pax (secondary) is 638 m away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Montessorischool Op de Kade and Piet Hein.
There are currently 20 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €500,000 to €1,200,000. The average floor area of homes for sale is 90 m², so this 98 m² apartment is slightly larger than average.
KNSM-eiland recorded 76 total crimes in the latest data. With 2,340 residents, that's a relatively low crime rate. The area feels safe and is popular with families and professionals.
6 homes in the neighbourhood KNSM-eiland