Centrumeiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-year-old apartment on Gamerenstraat feels fresh and efficient, with an A+++ energy label keeping running costs low. At 56 m² it is compact, but the price of €395,000 is 45% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €722,737, a keen entry point for this part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you are buying into a brand-new building on an island that is still taking shape.
Centrumeiland is a young, family-oriented district within IJburg-Oost. With 1,130 residents and a high share of households with children, the streets feel safe and sociable. One resident describes it as "Cosy" and notes: "Everyone is friendly and children can play outside without any danger." The housing stock is entirely built after 2010, so everything is modern and well-insulated. Average incomes are above the city norm, and the area has a calm, suburban atmosphere despite being part of Amsterdam. For more detail, see the Centrumeiland neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here starts with a short walk to the Dekamarkt, just around the corner for bread and groceries. For a bigger shop, the Lidl and AH XL are a ten-minute walk away. Children can walk to De Schatkaart primary school on your doorstep, or to Laterna Magica a couple of streets away. Secondary school pupils head to Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova, also within a ten-minute walk. The park or public garden is just around the corner, and a restaurant is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the usual city services, but here you feel a world away from the centre, see the municipality of Amsterdam for more.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via LV Housing.
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Gamerenstraat 50, Amsterdam
Excellent · 1 resident
Everyone is friendly and children can play outside without any danger
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About Gamerenstraat 50, Amsterdam
The asking price is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €722,737, but the apartment is also 54% smaller than the average floor area in Centrumeiland (56 m² vs 122 m²). Given the modern build, A+++ energy label, and the fact that similar apartments in the area sell for a median of €600,000, this price is keen for a compact, energy-efficient home in a new neighbourhood.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The entire neighbourhood consists of homes built after 2010, so modern insulation and sustainable systems are standard.
The Dekamarkt is 562 metres away, about a five-minute walk. For a larger selection, the Lidl and AH XL are roughly 1.7 km away, a ten-minute walk or short cycle.
Primary school De Schatkaart is 262 metres away, just around the corner. Laterna Magica and De Poseidon are within 700 metres. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is 786 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
Residents report a very safe environment. One review describes the neighbourhood as "Cosy" and says children can play outside without danger. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 36, which is low for an urban neighbourhood.
Centrumeiland has 1,130 residents, with a high proportion of families (215 households with children) and a low share of single-person households (195). The average household size is 2.2. Most homes are owner-occupied (63%), and all housing was built after 2010.
The nearest train station is 5.7 km away, which is a 15-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area is well-connected by bus and tram to Amsterdam Central.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, on your doorstep. It is ideal for a quick stroll or letting children play.
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