Sarphatiparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Gerard Doustraat sits in the heart of the Oude Pijp, a neighbourhood that buzzes with energy. At 56 m² it's compact but cleverly laid out, and with an A energy label it's unusually efficient for a 1886 building. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €715,150, partly because it's a smaller home, but still a sharp price for this street. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of age and modern performance.
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most vibrant areas, with a dense mix of cafes, restaurants, and shops. One resident, who has lived here for fifty years, calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood", a simple but telling endorsement. The area is dominated by pre-war buildings (93% built before 1945), and the streets are full of life. With over 11,000 addresses per km², it's intensely urban, but the Sarphatipark itself is just a couple of streets away, offering green space. Most households are single-person (around 2,265 out of 3,342 homes), and the average income is in line with the city centre. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Sarphatiparkbuurt.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is on your doorstep, and Coop and Dirk are just around the corner. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, Basisschool Oscar Carré is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, which means excellent city-wide amenities, but everything you need daily is already within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord.
Details of this home
Gerard Doustraat 58-4, Amsterdam
Good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood for fifty years
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About Gerard Doustraat 58-4, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is 34% below the average asking price in the Sarphatiparkbuurt (€715,150), but that average includes larger homes. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €510,000, so this apartment is priced slightly below the median. Given its 56 m² and A energy label, the price per m² works out to about €8,482, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,754 per m². So it's priced for its size and efficiency.
The Sarphatiparkbuurt is a dense, lively area in the Oude Pijp, known for its mix of restaurants, cafes, and the Sarphatipark. It's very urban with over 11,000 addresses per km². Most residents are singles (around 68% of households), and the area is popular with young professionals and students. One long-term resident describes it as a 'Lovely neighbourhood'.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, but for intercity trains you'd head to Amsterdam Zuid or Amsterdam Centraal.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient for a building from 1886. This means low energy costs and a good insulation standard. In the neighbourhood, only about 21% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
Yes, the Sarphatipark is just 0.2 km away, a couple of streets from your door. It's a popular city park with lawns, ponds, and playgrounds. For a larger green space, the Vondelpark is about a 15-minute walk.
Currently there are 50 apartments for sale in the Sarphatiparkbuurt, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €2,550,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 31 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Sarphatiparkbuurt
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