Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1925 apartment on Christiaan de Wetstraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Dappermarkt and Oosterpark. At 80 m² it's a generous size for the area, and the asking price of €650,000 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €519,586, partly because the floor area is 40% larger than the typical 57 m² in the buurt. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is on the high side for its size.
The neighbourhood gets a 6.88 out of 10 from three reviews. One resident 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 is less positive: "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 area is densely built (8,366 addresses per km²) and mostly pre-war, with a mix of singles and families. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a second Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Schools are close too: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap is on your doorstep, and IBS De Vijgenboom is just 95 m away. For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of parks and cultural spots, with the Oosterpark a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Damstede Makelaardij.
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Christiaan de Wetstraat 80, 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 80, Amsterdam
The asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €519,586, but the apartment is also 40% larger than the typical 57 m² in the buurt. Given the size and pre-war character, the price is on the high side compared to other listings in Transvaalbuurt-West.
The energy label is D, which is common for a 1925 apartment. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as modern builds. In the neighbourhood, 36.7% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
Transvaalbuurt-West has a mix of households: about 22% have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. However, the area is very urban with high density, and some residents report social tensions. It's worth visiting to see if it suits your family.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam Centraal or other cities.
Albert Heijn is just 135 m away, perfect for daily shopping. A second Albert Heijn is 486 m, and Vomar, Lidl, and another Albert Heijn are all within a 500-600 m radius, so you have plenty of choice.
The listing does not provide details on the interior condition. Built in 1925 with label D, it likely needs some modernisation. You would need to view it to assess the state of the kitchen, bathroom, and windows.
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