A rental home on Govert Flinckstraat
This listing on Govert Flinckstraat in Amsterdam's Sarphatiparkbuurt is a rental home in the heart of the Oude Pijp. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €5,250 per month, the rent sits well above the neighbourhood average, so it is on the high side for this area. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam vary widely in price.
The Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood
The Sarphatiparkbuurt neighbourhood is a lively part of the city, with a mix of ages and household types. Based on one review, a resident who has lived here for fifty years calls it a "Lovely neighbourhood". The area is home to many single-person households, and the population skews towards people in their late twenties to mid-forties. It is a dense, urban setting where most homes are rented rather than owned.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the nearby amenities. For groceries, Jumbo and Dirk are just around the corner, with Coop a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool Oscar Carré is on your doorstep, while Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is a five-minute walk for secondary education. The Sarphatipark itself is close by, and the whole area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, with all the city's facilities within easy reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed via De Huizenbemiddelaar Amsterdam and through Pararius. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Govert Flinckstraat, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent of €5,250 per month is about 58% above the average rent in the Sarphatiparkbuurt, which stands at €3,331. The neighbourhood's rental market shows a wide range, from €2,250 to €5,350, so this home sits at the top end. Without a stated floor area or property type, it is not possible to say what drives the premium.
How quickly do rental homes in this neighbourhood go?
Rental homes in the Sarphatiparkbuurt are typically let within about 15 days on average. That gives a sense of how active the market is here. With 337 homes rented out recently, there is steady turnover in the area.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
One resident who has lived in the Sarphatiparkbuurt for fifty years describes it as a "Lovely neighbourhood". The area has a strong urban character, with many single-person households and a population concentrated in the 25 to 45 age group. It is a busy, central part of Amsterdam.
What amenities are nearby?
Daily errands are easy here. Jumbo and Dirk are both about 238 metres away, with Coop at 297 metres. For schools, Basisschool Oscar Carré is 150 metres away, and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam on Van Ostadestraat is 361 metres. A large supermarket is 0.4 km away, and primary and secondary schools are both 0.7 km from the street.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.5 km from this location. That is a manageable distance for occasional trips, though daily commuting by train would involve a cycle or bus ride to the station.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
De Huizenbemiddelaar Amsterdam has published only the street and price on Pararius.
