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Kop Zuidas, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis modern apartment on Gelrestraat 171 sits in the sleek Kop Zuidas area of Amsterdam. Built in 2023, it offers 47 m² of well-thought-out living space with an A+++ energy label, about as efficient as it gets. The rent of €1,880 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €2,830, which is keen for a new-build in this sought-after part of town. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of low rent and high efficiency.
Kop Zuidas is a compact, urban neighbourhood with around 970 residents. It's a young area, most inhabitants are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (315 single-person households). The vibe is lively and convenient, with everything you need close by. There are no resident reviews available yet, but the CBS data paints a picture of a dense, well-connected spot. The Kop Zuidas neighbourhood is part of the larger Zuidas business district, so it attracts professionals who value short commutes and city living.
Your daily routine here is easy: grab bread at Dirk, just a couple of streets away, or walk a bit further to Coop or Albert Heijn. For school runs, the Amsterdam International Community School (primary) is a ten-minute walk, and the Culinary Vocational School is practically on your doorstep. The area is very urban (address density 3,900 per km²), so you're surrounded by restaurants, a park within a couple of streets, and a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the city running smoothly, with excellent public transport and services.
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Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Gelrestraat 171, Amsterdam
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Kop Zuidas is €2,830, so this apartment is 34% below that. However, it's also smaller than average (47 m² vs 92 m²). For a new-build with an A+++ label, the price per m² works out at €40, which is reasonable for the area.
It has an A+++ energy label, the highest possible. That means very low energy costs, the home is well-insulated and likely has a heat pump and solar panels. You won't have to worry about high heating bills.
Kop Zuidas is a young, dense neighbourhood with many singles and professionals. It's part of the Zuidas business district, so it's lively during the day and quiet at night. There are plenty of restaurants, a park nearby, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
Properties in this neighbourhood are rented out quickly, on average within 20 days. The market is fast-moving, especially for well-priced apartments like this one.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Amsterdam International Community School (primary) is 677 m away, and the Culinary Vocational School is just 178 m. For primary education, Basisschool Anne Frank is 623 m away.
Yes, Dirk is just 294 m away, a couple of streets. Coop and Albert Heijn are also within a ten-minute walk (738 m and 758 m respectively). So daily shopping is very convenient.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,255,833 | €1,445,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,776 | – |
| Rent price | €2,830 p/m | €2,447 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre. The Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance. Child-friendly. The only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros - Lots of green (Beatrixpark opposite us) - Good amenities - Quiet street where kids can play - Cosy Maasstraat around the corner - Feels like a village in the middle of the city Cons - Dangerous traffic on Scheldestraat - Rubbish bins often too full, causing lots of waste next to the bins
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €815,434 | €785,867 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,972 | – |
| Rent price | €2,875 p/m | €2,786 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII 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 AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Gelrestraat 171, Amsterdam
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