Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 65 m² apartment on the Grensstraat sits in the lively Weesperzijde area, where the Amstel river gives the streets a relaxed, village-like feel. The home dates from 1901 and has energy label C, so you can expect reasonable efficiency. At €625,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €920,421, making it a notably keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid is a dense, vibrant pocket of Amsterdam with an address density of 9,583 per km², very strongly urban. The one resident review sums it up: "The side along the Amstel is beautiful, but towards the east not so much." They add: "Along the Amstel there are friendly people, behind Cygnus the school I was almost robbed a couple of times by boys, but otherwise fine." The area is popular with singles and young professionals, over half the households are one-person, and the average household size is just 1.7.
For your morning bread, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem and IBS De Vijgenboom, are within a five-minute walk, while Cygnus Gymnasium is on your doorstep. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Henk Burger Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you have two channels to view the details.
Details of this home
Grensstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
Good · 1 resident
Along the Amstel there are friendly people, behind Cygnus the school I was almost robbed a couple of times by boys, but otherwise fine.
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About Grensstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €625,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €920,421, which makes it look keen. But the average includes larger and more expensive homes, the median in the area is €799,000. Given the 65 m² size and label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a classic Amsterdam apartment in this sought-after riverside strip.
Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid is a very densely populated area with a strong urban feel. It's popular with singles and couples, over 60% of households are one-person. The Amstel side is praised for its friendly atmosphere, though the eastern part near the school has had some safety concerns mentioned by a resident. Overall, it's a lively, central spot with plenty of cafes and restaurants a stone's throw away.
An Albert Heijn is just 211 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. Another Albert Heijn is 350 metres away, and a SPAR is 549 metres, all within easy walking distance.
Cygnus Gymnasium (secondary) is 169 metres away, and the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem (primary) is 227 metres. Kiem Montessori (secondary) is 251 metres, and IBS De Vijgenboom (primary) is 486 metres. So there are good options for both primary and secondary education within a short walk.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for an older building. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A, 21.4% have B, and 21.4% have C, so this home sits in the middle. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
Yes, the nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Given the central Amsterdam location, you'll have no trouble getting around.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid
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