Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 114 m² apartment on Emmy Andriessestraat sits in the quiet Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a modern island district of Amsterdam. Built in 2010 and with energy label A, it is efficient and well-insulated. At €1,920 per month, the rent is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €2,352, a keen price for the size and quality. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a relatively young neighbourhood with around 6,000 residents, many of them families. It scores a 6.22 out of 10 from five reviews. One resident who lived here 12 years says: "The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby." But they also warn of "structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal" that can be burdensome at night. Another resident finds it "very boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots." So while practical amenities are solid, the outdoor spaces and peace and quiet divide opinion.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: Laterna Magica primary school is on your doorstep, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest park or public garden is also just around the corner, so green space is near. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's cultural and transport links, though the train station is 6 km away, a longer trip for intercity travel.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Openbare Makelaardij. The rent and details are as published by the agent.
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Emmy Andriessestraat 272, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
I 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 AIThere are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy. No nice benches in spots and no things like a gym (chain), coffeeshop or late-night snack bar or the like.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany speed bumps, few public transport options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally quite nice and safe, but there are a few neighbours who can be extremely rude and threatening, and that is very disappointing.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is neighbourhood prevention, street coaches, etc., the streets are relatively clean, there are some parks and from my house some nature area(-like) is accessible. There are water pumps, playgrounds, rubbish bins. Houses are expensive and there is little public transport, the bridges are annoying.
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About Emmy Andriessestraat 272, Amsterdam
Yes, it is keen. The average rent in Theo van Goghparkbuurt is €2,352, so this apartment is 18% below that. For 114 m² with energy label A, it offers good value compared to other rentals in the area.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt has many families, about half of households have children. Schools and supermarkets are within walking distance. However, some residents find the area boring with few playgrounds or nice seating spots, and noise from shipping can be an issue.
Dekamarkt is about 500 metres away, just a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 1.5 km, a ten-minute walk. There are also Vomar, Lidl and AH XL within 2 km.
Laterna Magica primary school is 175 metres away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is 353 metres away. Several other primary schools are within 600 metres.
Yes, it has energy label A, which means low energy costs and good insulation. The building was built in 2010, so it meets modern standards.
Residents mention good tram, bus and ferry connections. The nearest train station is 6 km away, so for intercity travel you would need to combine tram or bus with the train.
Some residents report low-frequency noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, especially at night. Others find the neighbourhood boring with few outdoor amenities. It is worth visiting at different times to see if it suits you.
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