Binnendraaierij 1

The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €400,000, but this apartment is also 31% larger than the typical home in IJplein e.o. (71 m² vs 54 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €421,833, so the price is on the high side, but the extra space and good energy label (B) justify part of the premium.

IJplein e.o. is a green, quiet part of Amsterdam-Noord with a strong community feel. One resident describes it as having 'lots of contact with neighbours' and 'beautiful green spaces'. It's very urban (3,110 addresses per km²) but the park is just a couple of streets away. The area is mostly owner-occupied and built between 1970 and 1990.

The nearest train station is 5.2 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need to take a bus, ferry, or cycle to reach Amsterdam Centraal or other stations. The area is well-connected by other public transport, but the train is not on your doorstep.

Openbare Basisschool IJplein is just around the corner (134 m), and Taalschool Innoord is a couple of streets away (507 m). For secondary education, Hyperion Lyceum is a ten-minute walk (721 m). There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre.

Jumbo is just around the corner (290 m) and Dirk is a five-minute walk (316 m). SPAR express and two Albert Heijns are within a ten-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.

The apartment has an energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood (where 28.6% of homes have label B). Label B means good insulation and relatively low energy costs, though not as efficient as A or A+.

With 71 m² and one bedroom (the listing doesn't specify the number of rooms, but it's a typical two-bedroom apartment), it could work for a small family. The neighbourhood has many families and good schools nearby. However, the average household size here is 1.7, so it's more common for singles and couples.