Borneo, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Feike de Boerlaan sits in the lively Oostelijk Havengebied, where the wide streets and modern architecture give the area an airy, contemporary feel. At 79 m² with an A+ energy label, it is compact but highly efficient, and at €600,000 it is the cheapest of the ten apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 37% below the average asking price of €946,400. That makes it a notably keen entry point into this part of Amsterdam, especially when you compare it with the apartments in Amsterdam as a whole.
Borneo is one of the artificial islands that make up the Oostelijk Havengebied, a former harbour district turned into a sleek residential area. The streets are lined with modern blocks and low-rise homes, and the water is never far away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS figures show a mix of households: about a third have children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. Incomes are above average for Amsterdam, and the area is densely built, with an address density of 4,389 per km², it feels thoroughly urban. For a closer look at the area, head to the Borneo neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is well served. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Basisschool De Achthoek, Montessorischool Op de Kade and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein. Secondary education is also close, with Montessori Lyceum Pax. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means you have the city's full range of parks, libraries and cultural venues within easy reach.
At present the apartment is listed through two channels, both handled by Linger OG Makelaars en Taxateurs. The price and details are as stated at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Feike de Boerlaan 320, Amsterdam
Data from Borneo
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About Feike de Boerlaan 320, Amsterdam
At €600,000, this is the cheapest apartment currently for sale in Borneo and 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €946,400. The floor area of 79 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 136 m², so the price per square metre is higher than average. Given the A+ energy label and the location, the price is keen compared with other listings in the area.
The apartment has an A+ energy label, which is the highest possible rating. This means it is very energy efficient, with low heating and electricity costs to expect. In the neighbourhood, none of the other apartments currently for sale have an A+ label, 89% have label A and 11% have label B, so this home stands out for its efficiency.
Borneo is a modern, densely built island in Amsterdam's Oostelijk Havengebied. It has a mix of families and singles, with an average household size of 2.2. The area feels urban and lively, with water views and contemporary architecture. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a relatively young population with many households with children.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Basisschool De Achthoek (228 m), Montessorischool Op de Kade (417 m) and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein (452 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is 514 m away. All are within easy walking distance.
Yes, Albert Heijn is 505 m away (just around the corner) and Jumbo is 682 m away (a couple of streets away). There are also Lidl and other Albert Heijn branches within 1.2 km. Daily shopping is very convenient.
In the past period, 30 apartments were sold in Borneo at an average price of €923,133, with an average selling time of 83 days. The current asking price of €600,000 is well below that average, but the apartment is also smaller than the typical sold property. The market here is active, with 10 apartments currently for sale.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Borneo