Haarlemmerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Haarlemmer Houttuinen sits in the lively Haarlemmerbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the centre of Amsterdam. At €400,000, it's the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 56% below the average asking price of €911,739, a keen entry point into this part of the city. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
Two residents describe the neighbourhood as 'cosy' and 'pleasant'. One says: 'everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located.' Another adds: 'I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities. Homeless people and tourists do regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.' Based on two reviews, the overall score is 6.67 out of 10. The area is densely urban with over 9,600 addresses per km², and most homes were built before 1945. Many residents live alone, and average incomes are in line with the city. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Haarlemmerbuurt-West.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Ekoplaza is just around the corner. There are several schools within walking distance: Vinse School (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and de Burght (primary) is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants and cafés, so you're never far from a bite. For a wider view of the surroundings, check the municipality Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Keij & Stefels B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Haarlemmer Houttuinen 285, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located
Auto-translated to English by AII find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities. Homeless people and tourists do regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.
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About Haarlemmer Houttuinen 285, Amsterdam
At €400,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 23 homes currently for sale in Haarlemmerbuurt-West and 56% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €911,739. However, the floor area of 55 m² is 42% smaller than the average of 95 m² in the area. So the price reflects the smaller size, but it's still a relatively low entry point for the neighbourhood.
Haarlemmerbuurt-West is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents describe it as cosy and pleasant, with everything at hand and a good atmosphere. However, some note nuisance from homeless people and tourists, and the neighbourhood can feel unhygienic at times. It's a central location with many amenities.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 39 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There's also an Ekoplaza 348 metres away, and other supermarkets like Jumbo and additional Albert Heijn branches within a 600-metre radius.
Vinse School (secondary education) is 152 metres away, and de Burght (primary) is 492 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden (525 m) and Theo Thijssenschool Amsterdam (815 m).
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, and 28.6% have label A, so this home is in the middle range.
The listing does not mention whether the building is a monument or listed.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Haarlemmerbuurt-West