Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Biesboschstraat sits in the lively Scheldebuurt-Midden, a neighbourhood that feels both urban and settled. With 77 m² and an energy label C, it's a practical home for someone who wants a solid flat in a popular part of town. The asking price of €795,000 is in line with the local market, where the average apartment sells for around €794,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced competitively for its size and location.
Scheldebuurt-Midden is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals and families. The area has a very high address density (8,604 per km²), so it's busy but also well-served. Most homes are pre-war apartments, and the streets are lined with shops and cafes. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood is known for its lively atmosphere and convenient location. The neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden is part of the larger Scheldebuurt district, which is popular for its proximity to the city centre and green spaces.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Albert Heijn just around the corner or at Coop a couple of streets away. For school runs, the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a few hundred metres. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local restaurants and a park within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport connections, with a train station 1.3 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsgroep o.g. Commissaris and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Biesboschstraat 13-2, Amsterdam
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About Biesboschstraat 13-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €795,000 is very close to the average sale price in the neighbourhood (€794,259) and slightly above the median (€750,000). Given the 77 m² and energy label C, it's priced in line with the market. Apartments in Scheldebuurt-Midden sell within an average of 38 days, so it's not overpriced compared to recent sales.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a 1930s building. In the neighbourhood, 43.3% of homes have label C, and 30% have a lower rating. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient home. The building is from 1930, so insulation may be less modern than newer builds.
Scheldebuurt-Midden is very urban with a high density of shops and services. There are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk, including Albert Heijn and Coop. Primary schools are also close by, with the nearest just 200 m away. The area has a residential feel with many restaurants and a park nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. The high address density (8,604 per km²) indicates excellent urban connectivity.
Currently, there are 29 apartments for sale in Scheldebuurt-Midden, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €1,350,000. The average size is 85 m², so this 77 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced accordingly.
The neighbourhood recorded 171 total crimes in the latest data. For a dense urban area with over 3,000 residents, this is moderate.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden