Frederiksstraat 14H

The asking price is 57% above the neighbourhood average of €796,821, but the apartment is also 81% larger than the average home in the area (130 m² vs 72 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €9,615, which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,121 per m². So while the total price is high, the size makes it relatively good value per square metre.

The home has an energy label B, which is good for a property built in 1882. In the neighbourhood, 26.5% of homes have label A and 17.6% have label B, so this is in line with the better-performing homes. Label B means heating costs should be moderate, though older buildings can still have some draughts.

The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.

The Vondelparkbuurt-West has a mix of residents: 200 households with children and 345 without. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt (251 m) and OBS Corantijn (595 m). The Vondelpark is a major draw for families, with playgrounds and open space.

Currently there are 34 homes for sale in the Vondelparkbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €240,000 to €4,250,000. The median asking price is €661,200, so this apartment is well above that, but again the size is exceptional.

The neighbourhood recorded 104 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of 2,220, that works out at about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for a central Amsterdam area. The area feels safe, especially around the park and main streets.

The building dates from 1882, typical of the pre-war architecture in this part of Amsterdam. With an energy label B, it has likely been modernised to some extent. Many homes in the neighbourhood (87.1%) were built before 1945, so this is very much in keeping with the area's character.