Sportheldenbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 101 m² apartment on the Faas Wilkesstraat sits in a young, purpose-built neighbourhood on Zeeburgereiland. Built in 2020 with an A++ energy label, it is as efficient as homes get. At €719,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €650,555, but the size and modern finish justify the premium. For context, the average price per m² here is €7,907, and this home works out at about €7,119 per m², so it is priced keenly for what it offers. You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Sportheldenbuurt is a recent addition to Amsterdam, with all homes built after 2010. It is a dense, urban area with 4,595 residents, mostly young adults (half are between 25 and 45). Many live alone, 1,345 single-person households, and there are 600 households with children. The neighbourhood has a moderate urban feel (3 on a scale of 1 to 5), with 1,377 addresses per km². There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics alone. The neighbourhood Sportheldenbuurt is still taking shape, with new services and green spaces appearing as it matures.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: KC De Optimist and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein. Secondary schools are also close, ALASCA (vwo+, havo/vwo and IB) is on your doorstep, and Cburg College is a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, so you have the city's full range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on other channels. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Faas Wilkesstraat 333, Amsterdam
Data from Sportheldenbuurt
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About Faas Wilkesstraat 333, Amsterdam
The asking price of €719,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €650,555 and the median of €595,100. However, this apartment is larger (101 m²) than the average (82 m²) and has a top energy label (A++). The price per m² works out at about €7,119, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,907 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting good value for the size and quality.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In the Sportheldenbuurt, 30.4% of homes have an A+ label and 69.6% have an A label, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the area.
The nearest train station is 3.8 km away. That is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood is well connected by bus and tram, but for direct train services you would need to travel to Amsterdam Centraal or Amstel station.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: KC De Optimist (104 m) and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein (1.4 km). For secondary education, ALASCA (vwo+, havo/vwo and IB) is just 90 m away, and Cburg College is 121 m away. Both are within easy walking distance.
Currently, 22 homes are for sale in the Sportheldenbuurt. In the past period, 67 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 44 days. That suggests a fairly active market, though not extremely fast.
The CBS data records 181 total crimes in the area. Without a breakdown, it is hard to judge the severity. The neighbourhood is relatively new and has a mix of young professionals and families, which generally contributes to a safe environment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sportheldenbuurt