Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on the Ferguutstraat sits in the Erasmusparkbuurt-West neighbourhood, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam West. At 53 m² with an energy label D, it's a compact but classic Amsterdam flat. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €529,927, about 20% lower, making it a relatively affordable entry into this part of the city. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a densely populated area with a mix of young professionals and families. One resident, who has lived here for over 15 years, describes it as a "decent neighbourhood" and notes that it's "always been nice", apart from one troublesome neighbour. The only downside they mention is the number of homes bought up by landlords and sublet at high prices. The area is very urban, with over 8,500 addresses per km², and the population skews young: over half are between 25 and 45. Most homes are pre-war, and over half have an energy label D or lower.
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Dirk supermarkets are just around the corner, both within a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are a couple of streets away, including Kindcentrum de Vindplaats and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool, both within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, but here in the west you're also close to the Erasmuspark itself, a five-minute walk for a bit of green.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Smit & Heinen Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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Ferguutstraat 20-1, 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 Ferguutstraat 20-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is about 20% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€529,927) and also below the median of €469,000. Given that similar homes in the area sell for an average of €512,983, this price looks keen. However, the apartment is compact at 53 m² and has an energy label D, so the lower price reflects its size and energy efficiency.
Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a very urban area with a young population, over half of residents are between 25 and 45. It's a mix of singles and couples, with few children. One long-term resident calls it a "decent neighbourhood" and says it's always been nice, though they note that many homes have been bought by landlords and sublet at high prices. The area has a high density of addresses and a residential feel.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Albert Heijn and Dirk supermarkets are both within 500 metres, so daily shopping is a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Kindcentrum de Vindplaats (357 m) and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool (407 m). Secondary schools are about 1.5 km away.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs may be higher than in a modern home. Over half of the homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
There are 41 apartments for sale in the Erasmusparkbuurt-West area. The average asking price per m² is €8,508, so this apartment at €8,019 per m² is slightly below average. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average selling time of 23 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West