Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 102 m² apartment on Catharina van Rennesstraat sits in the leafy Prinses Irenebuurt, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam Zuid. Built in 1956, it has a B energy label and is priced at €825,000, 42% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €1,423,600, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Prinses Irenebuurt is a calm, green neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. Two-thirds of homes are flats, and three-quarters are owner-occupied. The area feels residential and safe, with a strong sense of community. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood's low crime figures and proximity to parks speak for themselves.
Your morning bread run is a five-minute walk to Albert Heijn on the corner, and there's an AH to go even closer. For school runs, the St. Nicolaaslyceum is just around the corner, and the Eerste Openluchtschool is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything from museums to markets, but here you're far enough from the bustle to enjoy peace and quiet.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaar in Amsterdam B.V., Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Catharina van Rennesstraat 1-3, Amsterdam
Data from Prinses Irenebuurt
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About Catharina van Rennesstraat 1-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €1,423,600, but the median price in Prinses Irenebuurt is €895,000, so it's on the lower end. Given the 102 m² floor area and B energy label, the price per m² works out to about €8,088, well under the neighbourhood average of €9,948 per m². It appears keenly priced.
Prinses Irenebuurt is a quiet, residential area in Amsterdam Zuid with a mix of families and older residents. It has a very high address density (4,578 per km²), so it's urban but not hectic. There are plenty of parks within a ten-minute walk, and the area feels safe with relatively low crime. Most homes are flats, and three-quarters are owner-occupied.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam Centraal or Schiphol without needing a car.
There are several schools within walking distance. The St. Nicolaaslyceum (secondary) is just 145 m away, and the Eerste Openluchtschool (primary) is 608 m away. Other secondary schools like HLZ and Vossius Gymnasium are also within a ten-minute walk.
You have an AH to go at 414 m and another at 566 m, plus a full Albert Heijn at 686 m. For a wider selection, there are over 140 supermarkets within 5 km, so you're well covered.
The home has an energy label B, which is good, it means it's reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, only about 15% of homes have label B, and 46% have label D or lower, so this one is above average.
At 102 m² with a B energy label and built in 1956, it's a solid size for a small family. The neighbourhood has many families (190 households with children) and good schools nearby. However, the listing doesn't specify the number of bedrooms, so you'd need to check the layout.
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