Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental apartment on Emmastraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At 54 m², it is compact for the area, and the rent of €3,850 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €5,020, a keen price for this address. For more context, see other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a refined, leafy pocket of Amsterdam, with wide streets and stately early-20th-century architecture. One resident describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood" with "plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner." The Vondelpark is indeed just a couple of streets away, and the area is dense with museums, galleries and restaurants. The neighbourhood is home to around 2,980 people, with a mix of families and professionals. It is very urban (over 7,300 addresses per km²), yet the park and quiet side streets give it a calm feel. Read more about the neighbourhood Cornelis Schuytbuurt.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep. A Jumbo is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within easy reach. Three primary schools, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School, are just around the corner, and two secondary schools, Het Amsterdams Lyceum and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium, are a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops nearby. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Carla van den Brink B.V.
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At €3,850, this apartment is priced 23% below the neighbourhood average of €5,020. However, it is also smaller than average (54 m² versus 105 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €71, which is above the neighbourhood average of €50 per m². So while the total rent is below average, you are paying a premium for the compact size.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a cultured, green neighbourhood in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier. One resident calls it "a very nice neighbourhood" with Vondelpark around the corner, many schools and enough supermarkets. It is very urban but feels calm thanks to the park and wide streets. The area is popular with families and professionals.
The Vondelpark is just around the corner, about 300 metres away. It is one of Amsterdam's largest and most beloved parks, perfect for a stroll, jog or picnic.
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 68 metres. A Jumbo is about 684 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza.
Yes, three primary schools are just around the corner (about 267 metres), including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School. Two secondary schools, Het Amsterdams Lyceum and Sint Ignatiusgymnasium, are within a five-minute walk.
The agent has not provided this information, so it is not possible to comment on the home's energy efficiency.
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 | €2,412,773 | €1,904,496 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,121 | – |
| Rent price | €4,696 p/m | €3,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 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 | – |
Emmastraat 29-2, Amsterdam
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