Science Park-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Carolina MacGillavrylaan sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Science Park, a neighbourhood buzzing with student life and innovation. Built in 2012, the home feels fresh and contemporary, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. At €650,000, it's the priciest of the three apartments currently for sale in this area, which puts it on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you're paying for a modern, efficient home in a unique pocket of the city.
Science Park-Noord is a small, quiet neighbourhood dominated by students and young professionals. With 2,680 residents and an average household size of just 1.3, it's mostly one-person households. The area is very urban (address density 4,425 per km²), yet it feels calm because it's tucked away near the water and green spaces. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so this picture is based on CBS data: a young, transient population, few families, and a high proportion of rental homes (86%). It's a peaceful enclave within Amsterdam's bustling east side. The Science Park-Noord neighbourhood is a world of its own.
Your morning coffee run is a couple of streets away at the Albert Heijn or Lidl, both just around the corner. For school runs, the Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara and Vrije School Thula are a five-minute walk, while secondary school Yuverta vmbo is also close. The train station is a five-minute walk, making commutes easy. A park is on your doorstep, and restaurants are just around the corner. Everything you need for daily life is within a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities beyond.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Linger OG Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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At €650,000, this is the most expensive of the three apartments currently for sale in Science Park-Noord. The neighbourhood average for sold apartments is €536,250, and the median asking price is €645,000. Given the modern build (2012) and A energy label, the price is on the high side but reflects the quality and efficiency of the home.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The nearest train station is 600 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: Albert Heijn at 393 metres, Lidl at 423 metres, and SPAR at 488 metres. All are just around the corner or a couple of streets away, so daily shopping is easy.
Nearby schools include Islamitische Basisschool Al Jawhara (primary, 361 m), Vrije School Thula (primary, 446 m), and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost (secondary, 546 m). All are within a five- to ten-minute walk.
Science Park-Noord is a very urban area (address density 4,425 per km²) but feels quiet. It's dominated by students and young professionals, with mostly one-person households. The population is young, with many aged 15-25. There are few families and children. It's a peaceful enclave near green spaces and water.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €581,667 | €645,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,828 | – |
| Rent price | €1,446 p/m | €1,446 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Good accessibility and nice neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €890,109 | €887,065 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,389 | – |
| Rent price | €3,123 p/m | €2,915 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Carolina MacGillavrylaan 155, Amsterdam
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