Valeriusbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Des Présstraat sits in a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam Zuid. At €875,000, the asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €1,502,190, though the 79 m² floor area is 32% smaller than the typical 117 m² in the area. Compared with other apartments in Amsterdam, the price per square metre is in line with the market.
Valeriusbuurt-West is a pre-war neighbourhood with a calm, residential feel. The streets are lined with tall trees and classic Amsterdam architecture. It is a mixed area: about 45% of homes are owner-occupied, and households include a good number of families with children. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, so it feels lively without being hectic. For more context, see the Valeriusbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For organic shopping, Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Primary schools include De Kleine Nicolaas, a five-minute walk, and the Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School, also within a ten-minute walk. Secondary schools such as Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort and Het Amsterdams Lyceum are similarly close. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and green spaces like the nearby Vondelpark.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Mooijekind Vleut Makelaars Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Des Présstraat 2, Amsterdam
Data from Valeriusbuurt-West
Data from Valeriusbuurt-West
153 within 5 km
190 within 5 km
About Des Présstraat 2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €875,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Valeriusbuurt-West (€1,502,190), but the apartment is also 32% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². The price per square metre works out to about €11,076, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €12,953 per m². So the price is keen relative to the local market.
The energy label is C. That is a decent rating for a pre-war building, it means the home is reasonably efficient, though not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme. In the neighbourhood, about 42% of homes have label A, so this is a bit below the local average.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so public transport connections are good.
Valeriusbuurt-West has a mix of households: about 30% are families with children, and there are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance. The streets are quiet and safe, with plenty of green space nearby. It is a popular area for families, though the apartment itself may be more suited to a couple or small family given its size.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. The floor area is 79 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace.
The neighbourhood recorded 184 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate number for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood feels safe, especially during the day, and the streets are well lit.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valeriusbuurt-West