Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Fritz Dietrich Kahlenbergstraat sits in a quiet corner of IJburg, a neighbourhood built on artificial islands in the east of Amsterdam. The home was built in 2010 and has an A energy label, so it's well-insulated and efficient. At €525,000, the asking price is 48% below the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, but the floor area of 92 m² is also 42% smaller than the typical 159 m² in the area, so the price is in line with what you'd expect for the size. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its specs.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a relatively young neighbourhood, with most homes built after 2010. It's a family-oriented area: about half the households have children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. Residents give it a mixed score of 6.22 out of 10 based on five reviews. One resident says: "Decent neighbourhood but with noise pollution, structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal can be very burdensome, especially at night." Another calls it "inaccessible and little to do, no nice benches, no gym, coffeeshop or late-night snack bar." A third simply says "very boring, no nice areas or interesting playgrounds." So while it's quiet and green, it may not suit everyone.
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: Laterna Magica primary school is on your doorstep, and De Schatkaart is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is also within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport connections, with tram and bus stops nearby and a ferry to the city centre. The nearest train station is 6 km away, so commuting by rail requires a bus or bike ride.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Hallie & Van Klooster Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Fritz Dietrich Kahlenbergstraat 57, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
I lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy. No nice benches in spots and no things like a gym (chain), coffeeshop or late-night snack bar or the like.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany speed bumps, few public transport options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally quite nice and safe, but there are a few neighbours who can be extremely rude and threatening, and that is very disappointing.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is neighbourhood prevention, street coaches, etc., the streets are relatively clean, there are some parks and from my house some nature area(-like) is accessible. There are water pumps, playgrounds, rubbish bins. Houses are expensive and there is little public transport, the bridges are annoying.
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About Fritz Dietrich Kahlenbergstraat 57, Amsterdam
The asking price is 48% below the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, but the apartment is also 42% smaller than the typical home in the area (92 m² vs 159 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,707, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €6,187 per m². So it's priced competitively for its size and condition.
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it's very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In this neighbourhood, 63% of homes have label A and 37% have label A+, so this is in line with the local standard.
The Dekamarkt is just 400 metres away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. Other supermarkets like Albert Heijn, Vomar, Lidl and AH XL are within 1.6 to 1.8 km, a ten- to twenty-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Laterna Magica (133 m), De Schatkaart (411 m), De Poseidon (440 m) and Basisschool de Archipel (440 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is 426 m away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
The neighbourhood is generally quiet, but some residents report low-frequency noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, especially at night. One long-term resident advises visiting in the evening to check for vibrations. Others find the area boring with few amenities like cafes or playgrounds.
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need to take a tram, bus or bike to reach it. The area is well-served by trams and buses, and there is a ferry to Amsterdam Centrum.
The neighbourhood has good connections by tram and bus, and a ferry to the city centre. The nearest tram and bus stops are within a few minutes' walk. The train station is 6 km away, so longer rail journeys require a transfer.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt
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