Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the lively Weteringbuurt, right in the centre of Amsterdam. At 45 m² it is compact, but the location is hard to beat. The energy label is F, so heating costs will be significant. With a price of €435,000, this home is 63% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is keen compared to the apartments in Amsterdam market.
The Weteringbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very strong city feel. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is popular with young professionals and students. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households and few families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures show a lively, central district. For more context, see the Weteringbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life here is all about convenience. For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For primary schools, IKC De Kleine Reus is a five-minute walk, and ASVO is also within easy reach. Secondary schools like Barlaeus Gymnasium are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities and public transport connections.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including, Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
Details of this home
Fokke Simonszstraat 68, Amsterdam
Data from Weteringbuurt
Data from Weteringbuurt
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About Fokke Simonszstraat 68, Amsterdam
The asking price of €435,000 is 63% below the neighbourhood average of €1,189,896, but the apartment is also much smaller than average at 45 m² versus 113 m². Given the compact size and energy label F, the price is in line with what you would expect for a small starter home in this central location.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the Weteringbuurt, 55.6% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should budget for significant energy bills.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to get around Amsterdam without a car.
The Weteringbuurt is very convenient for daily shopping. There is an Albert Heijn just 205 metres away and a Jumbo at 280 metres, so you can pick up groceries within a few minutes' walk. There are also several other supermarkets and many restaurants nearby.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include IKC De Kleine Reus at 162 metres and ASVO at 484 metres. For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 643 metres away and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 841 metres away.
At 45 m², this apartment is 60% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 113 m². It is a compact home, typical of a starter apartment in the city centre. The average price per square metre in the Weteringbuurt is €10,778, so this home is priced below that average.
The neighbourhood recorded 212 total crimes in the latest data. Given the dense urban nature and central location, this is not unusually high for Amsterdam, but it is something to be aware of. The area is generally considered safe, especially during the day.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Weteringbuurt
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