Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 46 m² apartment on the Haparandaweg is part of a contemporary development in the Houthavens area, a former harbour district turned residential neighbourhood. Built in 2016 and boasting an A+ energy label, it is efficient and well-insulated. The asking price of €550,000 is 53% below the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Houthavens-West is a young, urban area with a mix of modern apartments and water views. The neighbourhood has 4,625 residents, many of whom are between 25 and 45 years old, and a high proportion of single-person households. It is very densely built-up (3,710 addresses per km²), so you are surrounded by city life. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures suggest a lively, professional crowd. The neighbourhood Houthavens-West is part of the larger Houthavens district.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Onze Amsterdamse School and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout for primary education, and Het 4e Gymnasium for secondary. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities, with a GP and a restaurant both on your doorstep (300 m each).
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarswinkel B.V. on both Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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Haparandaweg 944A, Amsterdam
Data from Houthavens-West
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About Haparandaweg 944A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is 53% below the average asking price in Houthavens-West (€1,172,669). However, this apartment is also 61% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 119 m². Given the size and modern finish, the price is in line with what you would expect for a compact, energy-efficient apartment in this area.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is the highest rating. This means very low energy costs for heating and hot water, and the home is well-insulated. In Houthavens-West, 40.6% of homes have label A+ and the rest have label A, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Onze Amsterdamse School (primary) is 245 m away, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (primary) is 279 m, and Het 4e Gymnasium (secondary) is 377 m. All are within a five-minute walk.
Currently, there are 52 apartments for sale in Houthavens-West. The average asking price is €1,172,669, and the median is €920,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 44 days for sold properties.
The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 191. Without a per-capita figure, it is hard to compare, but the area is a modern residential district and generally considered safe. You can check local crime statistics for more detail.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houthavens-West