Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment in the Erasmusparkbuurt-West neighbourhood of Amsterdam feels like a genuine city home. With 53 m² of living space, it's a compact but well-proportioned flat from 1940, with an energy label D. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €529,927, about 15% lower, making it a relatively affordable entry into this part of the city. For context, that's below the median of €469,000 for apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood is a mix of pre-war architecture and modern city life. One resident who has lived here for over 15 years describes it as a 'decent neighbourhood', noting that 'it's always been nice', apart from the occasional nuisance from neighbours. The same resident points out that many homes have been bought up by landlords and sublet at high prices, which is a common concern in Amsterdam. The area is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a young demographic, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood Erasmusparkbuurt-West has a very strong urban character, with an address density of 8,509 per km².
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, you have a Dirk just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are also several primary schools within walking distance: the Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is on your doorstep, and the Rosa Boekdrukker school is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with a park or public garden just around the corner and a restaurant within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including VHM Makelaars Amsterdam B.V., Funda and Pararius.
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Griseldestraat 19-1, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price.
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About Griseldestraat 19-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is about 15% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€529,927) and also under the median of €469,000. Given that similar apartments in the area sell for an average of €512,983, this price looks competitive. However, the apartment has an energy label D, which means higher energy costs than a more efficient home.
Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a densely populated, young area with many single-person households. One long-term resident calls it a 'decent neighbourhood' and says it's 'always been nice', though they note that many homes are now rented out by landlords. The area has a very strong urban feel, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride. For daily commuting, trams and buses in the area provide good connections within Amsterdam.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is just 156 m away, and the Rosa Boekdrukker school is 581 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.5 km away.
The apartment has an energy label D. This is average for a pre-war building, most homes in the neighbourhood (85%) were built before 1945. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating and electricity costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
Currently, there are 41 apartments for sale in Erasmusparkbuurt-West. In the past year, 115 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 23 days, indicating a fairly active market.
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