Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Emmy Andriessestraat sits in a peaceful part of IJburg, with water and green spaces nearby. At 88 m² and built in 2012, it has an efficient layout and an A energy label. The asking price of €550,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of over a million euros, partly because the home is smaller than the local norm. For context, it's one of the more affordable apartments in Amsterdam.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a residential area on IJburg, with wide streets and modern architecture. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and couples, and most homes were built after 2010. Residents give mixed reviews: one says it's "decent but with noise pollution" from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, while another finds it "very boring" with few nice outdoor spots. A third calls it "inaccessible and little to do." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.2 out of 10. For a fuller picture, explore the Theo van Goghparkbuurt neighbourhood.
For groceries, the nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. Primary school Laterna Magica is on your doorstep, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is a couple of streets away. The area has several other primary schools within walking distance. Public transport includes trams and buses, and the train station is 6 km away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Linger OG Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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Emmy Andriessestraat 337, 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 337, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is 46% below the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, but the apartment is also 45% smaller than the average home in the area (88 m² vs 159 m²). Given the modern build, A energy label, and location in a quiet part of IJburg, the price is in line with the market for a home of this size.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a quiet, family-oriented area on IJburg with modern housing and plenty of green spaces. Residents appreciate the good connections and practical amenities, but some mention noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal and a lack of lively spots. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and couples, and most homes were built after 2010.
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt, just 556 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Other options include an Albert Heijn and Lidl, both around 1.6 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
Primary school Laterna Magica is just 239 metres away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova (secondary) is 491 metres away. Several other primary schools, such as De Schatkaart and De Poseidon, are within a five-minute walk.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation. In the neighbourhood, 63% of homes have label A and 37% have label A+, so this home is in line with the local stock.
Some residents have reported low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, especially at night. One long-term resident advises visiting the area in the evening to check for vibrations. The municipality acknowledged the issue but said it was outside their direct authority.
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the area has good tram and bus connections for getting around Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, providing easy access to central Amsterdam and other parts of IJburg.
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