Grensstraat 2A2
Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA 1905 apartment on the Grensstraat
This apartment on the Grensstraat sits in the Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid area of Amsterdam, a part of the city with a distinctly urban rhythm. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,900 per month, the rent sits 19% below the neighbourhood average of €2,353, which puts it on the keen side for the area. For context, that average is drawn from apartments in Amsterdam.
The Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid neighbourhood
Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 7.13 out of 10. One resident says: "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 densely populated, with many single-person households and a large share of residents aged 25 to 45. It is a very urban setting, with a high address density that reflects the city-centre feel of the Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are straightforward from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away, and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is on your doorstep, while Cygnus Gymnasium and IVKO are both just around the corner. The nearest park is a ten-minute walk, and the train station is about 1.2 kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, where the urban infrastructure is well established.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Holland Home Management.
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The 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Grensstraat 2A2, Amsterdam
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
Holland Home Management has published the address and price, but has not provided the energy label. This means the energy efficiency of the home is not known from the listing.
Is €1,900 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €1,900 per month, this apartment sits 19% below the neighbourhood average rent of €2,353. The median rent in the area is €1,876, so this asking price is close to the middle of the market. Given the floor area of 62 m², the price per square metre works out below the neighbourhood average of €31.74 per m².
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
The Weesperzijde-Midden/Zuid neighbourhood scores 7.13 out of 10 based on one review. One resident describes the side along the Amstel as beautiful with friendly people, but notes some incidents near the Cygnus school towards the east. The area is very urban, with a high address density and many single-person households.
How close are the nearest shops and schools?
An Albert Heijn is about 238 metres away, with another at 390 metres and a SPAR at 567 metres. For schools, the 4e Montessorischool de Pinksterbloem is 198 metres away, Cygnus Gymnasium is 220 metres, and IVKO is 292 metres. The nearest park is about 900 metres from the home.
How far is the train station?
The train station is approximately 1.2 kilometres from the apartment. That is a walk of around fifteen minutes, or a short cycle. The exact route and time will depend on where you are coming from within the neighbourhood.
What kind of homes are typical in this area?
The neighbourhood has a housing stock of about 1,825 homes, with only 1% being single-family houses. Around 35% are owner-occupied, meaning the majority are rental properties. The area is densely built, reflecting its very urban character with an address density of over 9,500 per square kilometre.
