
Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
This is a home with presence. On one of the most elegant streets in Amsterdam, this 245 m² apartment combines pre-war proportions with a modern energy label A. The living spaces are generous, the ceilings high, and the layout designed for comfortable daily life. With a price of €2,750,000, it sits above the neighbourhood median of €2,300,000 but below the average of €3,026,220, making it a keen proposition for a home of this size. For context, this is one of the apartments in Amsterdam that stands out for its floor area.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a pocket of calm in the Museumkwartier, with Vondelpark just around the corner. One resident describes it as 'a very nice neighbourhood' with 'plenty to do' and 'many schools for my children and enough supermarkets'. The area is densely urban, over 7,300 addresses per km², yet feels spacious thanks to the park and wide streets. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the mix of families and professionals gives it a settled, sociable feel. This is a neighbourhood Cornelis Schuytbuurt where daily life is enriched by culture and greenery.
Your morning routine could start with a coffee at a café on the corner, then a short walk to Nicolaas Maas school (just a couple of streets away) or the Hildebrand Van Loonschool. For groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with another branch a five-minute walk away. The Vondelpark is a couple of streets away for an evening stroll. Everything you need is within easy reach, and the municipality Amsterdam ensures the city's amenities are at your fingertips.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Maarschalkerwaart Makelaardij o.g. b.v. and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
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About De Lairessestraat 86H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €2,750,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €2,300,000 but below the average of €3,026,220. Given that the floor area is 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 190 m², the price per m² works out at about €11,224, which is below the neighbourhood average of €15,227 per m². So it is priced keenly for its size.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a highly desirable part of the Museumkwartier, with Vondelpark just around the corner. It is densely urban but feels spacious thanks to the park and wide streets. One resident calls it 'a very nice neighbourhood' with plenty to do, many schools, and enough supermarkets. The area has a mix of families and professionals, and most homes date from before 1945.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Nicolaas Maas is 279 m away, Hildebrand Van Loonschool is 361 m, and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum, De Amsterdamse Montessori School, and Schoolvereniging Willemspark are all about 397 m away.
Albert Heijn is just 197 m away, so on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is 580 m away, and a Jumbo is 907 m away. There are plenty of options for daily shopping.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a comfortable indoor climate. In the neighbourhood, 37.5% of homes have label A, so this is above average.
There are currently 41 apartments for sale in the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, with prices ranging from €575,000 to €9,580,000. This home is one of the larger ones available.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,819,459 | €2,150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,068 | – |
| Rent price | €4,988 p/m | €3,850 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €51 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,432,087 | €1,935,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,328 | – |
| Rent price | €4,676 p/m | €4,312 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €45 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,140 | €704,707 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,947 | – |
| Rent price | €2,796 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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