Van Tuyllbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Hectorstraat sits in the Van Tuyllbuurt, a pocket of peace within the city. At 77 m² with an energy label C, it's a solid, characterful home. The asking price of €750,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €733,774, but reflects the quality and location. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
One resident sums it up: "Lovely, nice and cosy neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Always tidy and a bit of peace in the city. Very child-friendly!" Based on that single review, the neighbourhood Van Tuyllbuurt scores a perfect 10. The area is densely urban (over 4,700 addresses per km²), yet feels residential. Most homes are pre-war, and the population skews young, nearly half are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood where you'll find families and singles alike, with a strong sense of community.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Spinoza Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk for secondary school, while the Olympiaschool for primary education is even closer. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital, yet here you're a ten-minute walk from a park or plantsoen. A train station is a ten-minute walk away, and restaurants are on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Von Poll Real Estate.
Details of this home
Hectorstraat 28H, Amsterdam
Excellent · 1 resident
Lovely, nice and cosy neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Always tidy and a bit of peace in the city. Very child-friendly!
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About Hectorstraat 28H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €750,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €733,774 and the median of €695,000. Given the 77 m² size, the price per m² works out to about €9,740, which is a bit higher than the neighbourhood average of €9,415. It's on the high side, but the apartment's pre-war character and quiet location may justify the premium.
The apartment has an energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have label C, while 37.5% have D or lower, so this home is around average for the area.
The Van Tuyllbuurt is described as very child-friendly by a resident. There are several schools within walking distance, including the Olympiaschool (primary) and Spinoza Lyceum (secondary). The area has a mix of households, with about 495 households with children out of 1,215 total. The park is a ten-minute walk away.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Currently, 31 apartments are for sale in the Van Tuyllbuurt, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €1,450,000. The average time to sell is 26 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The apartment was built in 1930, so it's a pre-war property. In the neighbourhood, 100% of homes were built before 1945, giving the area a classic Amsterdam character with high ceilings and traditional details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van Tuyllbuurt

