Danie Theronstraat 9D
Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
A pre-war apartment with character
This apartment on Danie Theronstraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Dappermarkt. At 88 m² it is spacious for the area, and the C label means heating costs are moderate. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the size is well above typical. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
The Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood
Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a mix of cultures and ages. Based on three reviews, opinions vary: one long-term resident says 'I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years... I still live there with great pleasure!', while another notes 'People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies'. The area has many single-person households and a young population, with most homes built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily shopping is easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Vomar and Lidl are a five-minute walk. For families, primary schools like Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are a couple of streets away, while Cygnus Gymnasium is a five-minute walk for secondary education. The Dappermarkt brings a lively street-market vibe a few minutes' walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the area well connected, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. See the municipality of Amsterdam for more on local services.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including SEM makelaars and Huispedia. The agent has published full details including floor area, year of construction and energy label.
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About Danie Theronstraat 9D, Amsterdam
Is €725,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €519,586, but the apartment is also 54% larger than the typical 57 m² in Transvaalbuurt-West. Per square metre, the price of about €8,238 is below the neighbourhood average of €9,282, so you are getting more space for a lower per-m² rate. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra square metres.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Transvaalbuurt-West is a very urban area with a high address density of 8,366 per km². It has a young population, many single-person households, and a mix of pre-war housing. Resident reviews are mixed: one long-term resident loves it, another reports social tensions. The area has a lively market and good amenities within walking distance.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: an Albert Heijn at 389 m, another Albert Heijn at 517 m, a Vomar at 568 m, and a Lidl at 634 m. Daily groceries are easily covered.
What schools are in the area?
Primary schools include Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (294 m) and IBS De Vijgenboom (309 m). For secondary education, Cygnus Gymnasium (345 m) and Kiem Montessori (439 m) are nearby. There is also a special secondary school, Orion College Amstel, at 278 m.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate but not excessive.
How many homes are for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are currently 29 apartments for sale in Transvaalbuurt-West, with an average asking price of €519,586 and a median of €450,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 36 days, indicating a fairly active market.





