Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1862 apartment on the Haarlemmerstraat sits in the thick of Amsterdam's lively Haarlemmerbuurt. With 52 m² and an E energy label, it's a compact home in a neighbourhood where most apartments are larger and more energy-efficient. The asking price of €475,000 is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €863,274, making it a keen entry into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost is a dense, urban pocket with 1,520 residents packed into a very strong urban fabric (8,338 addresses per km²). It's a mix of singles (680 one-person households) and older residents (285 aged 65+), with few children. The area sees 271 reported crimes, which is something to consider. One resident sums it up: "It's central but can be noisy, you trade peace for location." Another says: "Love the market and the canals, but parking is a nightmare." These two reviews give a flavour of life here. The neighbourhood Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost is undeniably central.
Your daily bread run is to Albert Heijn, just around the corner, or the Jumbo a couple of streets away. For school runs, Vinse School (secondary) is on your doorstep, and de Burght primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Hoekstra en van Eck and available through several channels.
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Haarlemmerstraat 80-2, Amsterdam
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About Haarlemmerstraat 80-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 45% below the neighbourhood average of €863,274, but the apartment is also 33% smaller than the average (52 m² vs 78 m²). Given the compact size and E energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller, older home in a prime central location.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 44% of homes here have label A. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so factor that into your monthly budget.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That's a reasonable distance for accessing the wider rail network.
Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost is very urban and lively, with a high density of shops, restaurants (0.1 km), and a large supermarket (0.3 km). It's popular with singles and older residents, but has few families. The area has 271 reported crimes, so it's not the quietest.
There are 31 homes currently for sale in Haarlemmerbuurt-Oost, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €3,300,000. The median price is €575,000, so this apartment is below that.
Vinse School (secondary) is 127 m away, and de Burght primary school is 270 m. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is 742 m. All are within easy walking distance.
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