Sportheldenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Faas Wilkesstraat feels fresh and efficient, built in 2020 with an A energy label. At 50 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the asking price of €420,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 35% below the typical €650,555. That makes it one of the more affordable apartments in Amsterdam.
Sportheldenbuurt is part of the Zeeburgereiland development, with almost all homes built after 2010. The area is popular with young professionals and couples, over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single people or couples without children. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel (address density 1,377 per km²) and a supermarket is just around the corner. For a closer look at the area, see the Sportheldenbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run is a five-minute walk to the Albert Heijn on the corner. For primary school, KC De Optimist is just a couple of streets away, and secondary options like ALASCA and Cburg College are within a few minutes' walk too. The nearest park is a ten-minute walk, and a GP is also within easy reach. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means good public services and ongoing development in the wider Zeeburg district.
At present the apartment is listed through several channels, including Your House Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland, Funda and Huispedia.
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Faas Wilkesstraat 223, Amsterdam
Data from Sportheldenbuurt
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About Faas Wilkesstraat 223, Amsterdam
The asking price of €420,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Sportheldenbuurt (€650,555) and also below the median of €595,100. However, the floor area of 50 m² is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 82 m². Given the compact size and modern build, the price is on the keen side compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In Sportheldenbuurt, all homes have label A or better (30.4% have A+), so this is in line with the neighbourhood standard.
The nearest train station is 3.8 km away. That is about a ten-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
There are several schools within walking distance. KC De Optimist (primary) is 144 m away, and secondary schools ALASCA and Cburg College are 134 m and 156 m away respectively. Further primary options include Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein (1.45 km) and Kindcentrum Sluisbuurt (1.49 km).
Currently there are 22 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €650,555 and the average floor area is 82 m². Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 44 days for sold properties.
Sportheldenbuurt is a modern residential area built after 2010, with a young population: half of the residents are between 25 and 45. Most households are singles or couples without children. The area has a moderate urban feel, with a supermarket and GP within a few minutes' walk. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The apartment is on the first floor or higher, so outdoor space is not included in the description. You would need to check the floor plan or ask the agent for details.
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