Zeeheldenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 121 m² apartment on Barentszplein in the Zeeheldenbuurt brings a sense of space and history. Built in 1881, it has high ceilings and large windows that flood the rooms with light. With a price of €1,250,000, it sits well above the neighbourhood average, partly because it is 53% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, the average apartments in Amsterdam in this price bracket tend to be smaller, so you are paying for extra square metres and a location.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is a tight-knit, family-oriented neighbourhood with a strong community feel. One resident describes it as "Super nice, we live together as a family, help each other keep the stairwell clean, weed, renovate, also keep an eye on each other's things, etc." The area is very urban, with over 5,700 addresses per km², yet it has a village-like atmosphere. Most homes are flats, and two-thirds were built before 1945. The neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt has a mix of ages, with many 25-45 year olds and a fair number of families with children.
Your daily routine is well served here. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza and Jumbo a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden and De Zeeheld. For secondary education, Vinse School is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport, with a train station two kilometres away and plenty of bus and tram options nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Keizerskroon Makelaars - Certified Expat Broker and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Barentszplein 3H, Amsterdam
Excellent · 1 resident
Super nice, we live together as a family, help each other keep the stairwell clean, weed, renovate, also keep an eye on each other's things, etc.
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Data from Zeeheldenbuurt
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About Barentszplein 3H, Amsterdam
The asking price is €1,250,000, which is 92% above the neighbourhood average of €651,667. However, this apartment is 121 m², while the average in the Zeeheldenbuurt is 79 m², so you are getting 53% more space. The price per square metre works out at about €10,330, compared to the neighbourhood average of €8,421. Given the size and location, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium for a larger home in a sought-after area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A and another 40% have label C, so this is in line with the local stock. A C label means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It is not as efficient as a modern A-label home, but not as costly as a G-label either.
The Zeeheldenbuurt is family-friendly, with 240 households with children and a strong sense of community. One resident says: "Super nice, we live together as a family, help each other keep the stairwell clean, weed, renovate, also keep an eye on each other's things, etc." There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk and a secondary school within ten minutes. The area is very urban but feels safe and neighbourly.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride. Given the high density of the area (over 5,700 addresses per km²), public transport is frequent and reliable.
At 121 m², this apartment is 53% larger than the neighbourhood average of 79 m². In the Zeeheldenbuurt, most homes are flats, and the average price per m² is €8,421. This home's price per m² is higher, but you are getting significantly more space. The extra square metres are a key selling point.
The neighbourhood recorded 89 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 1,965, that works out at about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for a very urban area. Residents describe the area as safe and community-oriented, with neighbours looking out for each other.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Zeeheldenbuurt
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