Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Biesboschstraat sits in a quiet corner of the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood, with the original 1929 architecture still very much intact. At 72 m² it's a comfortable size for a couple or a small family, and the C energy label means heating costs are moderate. The asking price of €725,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €750,000, so it's keenly priced compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Scheldebuurt-Midden is a densely built pre-war area with a strong urban feel, the address density is over 8,600 per km². Most homes are apartments, and the population is young: the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are no reviews from residents available, but the CBS data shows a mix of singles and couples, with about a quarter of households having children. It's a lively, central part of Amsterdam, well within the Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is sorted: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Coop is a couple of streets away. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance, the Dongeschool and the 15e montessorischool are both just a couple of streets away. Secondary schools like the Berlage Lyceum are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and green spaces like the nearby park.
At present the home is listed through two channels, including Heeren Makelaars. The details are based on the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Biesboschstraat 48-2, Amsterdam
Data from Scheldebuurt-Midden
Data from Scheldebuurt-Midden
148 within 5 km
191 within 5 km
About Biesboschstraat 48-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €725,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €750,000 and the average sold price of €862,666. Apartments in Scheldebuurt-Midden sell for an average of €9,194 per m², so at 72 m² this works out to about €10,069 per m², slightly above the neighbourhood average per m², but the total price is still competitive given the location and size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy bills. In the neighbourhood, 43.3% of homes have label C, and 30% have a lower label, so this is a typical rating for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
Scheldebuurt-Midden has a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. About a quarter of households have children, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk. The area is very urban, with a high density of apartments, so it suits families who prefer city living over suburban space.
Currently there are 29 apartments for sale in Scheldebuurt-Midden, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €1,350,000. The average time on the market for sold homes is 38 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: an Albert Heijn at 168 m, a Coop at 208 m, and an Ekoplaza at 428 m. For daily groceries you have plenty of choice just around the corner.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The apartment is on the second floor (as indicated by the -2 in the address), so outdoor space is not included in the listing details.
The building was constructed in 1929, which is typical for this neighbourhood, 100% of homes in Scheldebuurt-Midden were built before 1945. The architecture has a classic Amsterdam character.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden