WG-terrein, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, with the city's energy right on your doorstep. At 57 m², it's a compact but efficient home, built in 1896 yet boasting an A energy label, a rare combination. The rent of €2,650 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the location and efficiency help explain it. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The WG-terrein is a dense, urban pocket with a mix of students and older residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed: one resident calls it "Too busy," noting "dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy." Another says it's "Fine," adding that "school and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around." The area has a high address density, so it's bustling. Most homes are rented, and the population skews towards one-person households. For more on the area, see the WG-terrein neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo and Lidl also within a couple of streets away. For school runs, Huygens College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a GP practice on your doorstep and a park a couple of streets away. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Dutch Housing Centre B.V. - Certified Expat Broker.
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The rent is above the average for the neighbourhood, where the average room rents for €1,183. However, this is a whole apartment with an A energy label, which commands a premium. The market is fast, homes in this area rent within 15 days on average, so the price reflects demand.
The WG-terrein is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents describe it as busy and noisy, but also convenient for schools and facilities. It's popular with students and one-person households. The area has a mix of ages, with many residents between 25 and 45.
An Albert Heijn is just 18 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 101 metres away, and a Lidl is 170 metres away. Daily shopping couldn't be easier.
Huygens College, a secondary school, is 244 metres away, about a three-minute walk. Several primary schools are within 500 to 650 metres, including Cornelis Vrijschool and OBS Leonardo da Vinci.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle. Public transport connections in Amsterdam are extensive, but the station itself is not within walking distance for most.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older buildings. The home was built in 1896 but has been upgraded to modern standards.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €796,167 | €650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,667 | – |
How residents experience their district
Pleasant, beautiful neighbourhood with lots to see and do. Cultural visits to the many museums and parks, with plenty of cosiness from shops, cafés and restaurants. It is a lively neighbourhood, but you can also find enough peace and quiet if you need it. Public transport is available everywhere, so you can easily travel to another neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone is very much to themselves, little contact with neighbours. I don't mind that much myself. Lots of supermarkets, shops and cafés. Very accessible by public transport, which I use very often.
Auto-translated to English by AINice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €817,174 | €729,891 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,177 | – |
| Rent price | €3,049 p/m | €2,663 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €41 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg 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 AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat 88-1, Amsterdam
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