Under offer
Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on the Esmoreitstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam-West, where the streets are lined with classic brick buildings and plane trees. At 52 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, not the most efficient, but manageable. The asking price of €475,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average for apartments, making it a keen entry into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
The neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket with a strong sense of community. One resident, who has lived here for over 15 years, describes it as a 'decent neighbourhood', noting that the main downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and sublet at high prices. The area is very strongly urban (over 8,500 addresses per km²), with mostly single-person households and a young population, over half are between 25 and 45. It's a place where you know your neighbours, even if the occasional 'idiot living above' tests your patience.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Dirk, just around the corner, or walk a couple of streets away to Albert Heijn. For school runs, the Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is on your doorstep, and the Rosa Boekdrukker school is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the city running, with parks, libraries and restaurants all within a short stroll, the Erasmuspark itself is just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Eefje Voogd Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you have a couple of channels to follow up on.
Details of this home
Esmoreitstraat 37-2, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price.
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About Esmoreitstraat 37-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is just above the neighbourhood median of €469,000 but below the average of €529,927. Given the 52 m² floor area, that works out to about €9,135 per m², which is slightly higher than the neighbourhood average of €8,508 per m². So it's priced in line with the market, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a very densely populated area with a young, mostly single population. It's urban and lively, with plenty of shops and cafes within walking distance. The one resident review gives it an 8 out of 10, calling it 'decent' and noting that the main issue is landlords buying up properties. Crime is moderate, with 212 incidents reported, but that's typical for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute by foot, but cycling is the norm in Amsterdam.
There's a Dirk just 225 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. An Albert Heijn is 321 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 566 metres. For budget shopping, a Lidl is 778 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
The closest primary school is Tijl Uilenspiegelschool, just 158 metres away. Other options include Enderun Hisar Amsterdam (225 m), De Zijderoute (467 m), Rosa Boekdrukker (590 m), and Kindcentrum de Vindplaats (605 m). All are within a ten-minute walk.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a 1950s building. It means the home is reasonably well insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, but nothing extreme. In the neighbourhood, 29.6% of homes have label C, while over half have D or lower.
There are currently 41 apartments for sale in Erasmusparkbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €950,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 23 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West
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