IJselbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1922 apartment in IJselbuurt-Oost has a warm, pre-war feel with its energy label C, not the most efficient, but perfectly liveable. At €515,000, it's priced 21% below the neighbourhood average of €653,462, which makes it a keen entry point for this part of Amsterdam. For context, that's well under the median of €650,000, so you're getting a foothold without stretching to the top of the market. Compare that to other apartments in Amsterdam, and it's a notably accessible price.
IJselbuurt-Oost is a dense, urban pocket with 2,850 residents and a very high address density of 9,386 per km², you're right in the thick of city life. Most households are singles (990 out of 1,745), and the largest age group is 25-45 (1,245 people), so it's a young, energetic area. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, compact neighbourhood with a mix of ages. The neighbourhood IJselbuurt-Oost is well-connected and has a strong local identity.
Your daily bread is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is 113 metres away, so grabbing groceries is a one-minute walk. For schools, the Berlage Lyceum (secondary, 422 m) and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren (primary, 544 m) are both a couple of streets away, easy for drop-offs. The area is packed with restaurants and a park within a five-minute walk, so weekends are sorted without needing to travel far. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the urban amenities you'd expect.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Borssenburgstraat 24-1, Amsterdam
Data from IJselbuurt-Oost
Data from IJselbuurt-Oost
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About Borssenburgstraat 24-1, Amsterdam
Yes, it's on the keen side. The average asking price in IJselbuurt-Oost is €653,462, and the median is €650,000, so this apartment is 21% below the neighbourhood average. Given the 62 m² floor area and energy label C, it's priced to attract buyers quickly.
Label C is average for a pre-war home, not as efficient as modern builds, but not a money pit either. You'll have moderate heating bills, especially in winter. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label C, so it's typical for the area.
IJselbuurt-Oost is ideal for young professionals: 1,245 residents are aged 25-45, and most households are singles. The address density is very high, so there's plenty of energy. With a park 400 metres away and restaurants 500 metres away, it's a convenient base.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's handy for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. The Berlage Lyceum (secondary) is 422 metres away, and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren (primary) is 544 metres away. There are also other options like IBS Elif Amsterdam and IVKO within 600 metres.
Currently, 13 apartments are listed for sale in IJselbuurt-Oost. Prices range from €360,000 to €1,100,000, so this one sits at the lower end. In the past period, 31 homes sold with an average price of €711,516, indicating a active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood IJselbuurt-Oost