Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 48 m² apartment on the Christiaan de Wetstraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within the city. With an energy label C and a price of €445,000, it is priced slightly below the neighbourhood median of €450,000, making it a keen entry point into Amsterdam's owner-occupied market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €9,282, so this home offers good value. See how it compares to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Transvaalbuurt-West scores a 6.88 out of 10 from three resident reviews, and opinions vary widely. One resident, who has lived here for 79 years, says: "A wonderful neighbourhood to live in. I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another resident is less positive: "Not a great neighbourhood. People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The neighbourhood is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a high proportion of rental homes. For more on the area, visit the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is 91 metres away, and another is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, you have two within a stone's throw: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom. Secondary education is also close, with Cygnus Gymnasium a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarskantoor BEN.
Details of this home
Christiaan de Wetstraat 7-3, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is.
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Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
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About Christiaan de Wetstraat 7-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €445,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €450,000 and well under the average of €519,586. At €9,282 per m², it is also below the average price per m² in the area. Given that similar homes in the Transvaalbuurt-West sell within an average of 36 days, this listing appears priced.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for the neighbourhood, 36.7% of homes here have label C. This means the property is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It is not as efficient as a label A home, but better than labels D through G.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The Transvaalbuurt-West has a mix of households: 22% have children, while 61% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including two within 50 metres. The area is densely built with mostly pre-war housing (87.5% built before 1945).
The neighbourhood recorded 187 total crimes in the latest data. Resident reviews are mixed: one long-term resident loves it, while another reports issues with neighbours. As with any urban area, it is worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the street.
In central Amsterdam, parking is typically on-street with permits required. You would need to check with the municipality for permit availability and costs.
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