Under offer
Westlandgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 53 m² apartment on the Heemstedestraat sits in a quiet, familiar pocket of Amsterdam West. The building dates from 1928 and has an F energy label, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €425,000, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €678,960, a keen entry point for a home in this part of the city. For context, that's well under the median for apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Westlandgrachtbuurt scores an 8 out of 10 from residents, based on one review. One resident says: "I find it very pleasant, quiet & familiar. Many elderly people, families with kids, and starters live here, which makes you feel at home right away and there's some nice bustle on the street." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a large share of 25-45 year olds and many single-person households. Most homes are flats, and the area feels safe, the same resident notes they have never felt unsafe.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker. The Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark are both a short stroll away, and the municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of restaurants and a metro station nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Maarschalkerwaart Makelaardij o.g. b.v. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Heemstedestraat 20-2, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've been living in this neighbourhood for almost a year now. I find it very pleasant, quiet & familiar. Many elderly people, families with kids, and starters live here, which makes you feel at home right away and there's some nice bustle on the street. Accessibility is fine; bus/tram station within walking distance & there's a metro station nearby. You're close to two parks: Vondelpark & Rembrandtpark, which is nice for the green surroundings. There are plenty of schools in the area for kids. Supermarkets, shops, restaurants within walking distance. It would be nice if some bakeries or more shops came to the neighbourhood, so it becomes even cosier and easier to stay in your own neighbourhood. Sports facilities are also nearby, which is very pleasant; I make good use of them. I have never felt unsafe for a moment; I feel that there are no people wandering around the neighbourhood who have no business being here.
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About Heemstedestraat 20-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 37% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€678,960) and also below the median (€595,000). Given the 53 m² floor area and F energy label, it's priced to attract buyers who are willing to invest in energy improvements. The neighbourhood has 25 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
An F label indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills compared to better-rated homes. In the neighbourhood, only 23.8% of homes have a label D or lower, so this apartment is less efficient than most of the current stock. Budgeting for insulation or heating upgrades would be sensible.
Residents rate it highly (8/10). One resident says: 'Supermarkets, shops, restaurants within walking distance.' There's a Dirk and an Albert Heijn nearby, plus several primary schools. The Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark are within a ten-minute walk, and public transport is good with a tram/bus stop and metro station close by.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. Bus and tram stops are within walking distance, and a metro station is nearby, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood has 244 reported crimes in the latest data, but residents feel safe. One resident says: 'I have never felt unsafe for a moment; I feel that there are no people wandering around the neighbourhood who have no business being here.' The area has a mix of elderly people, families, and starters.
Yes, the Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark are both within walking distance, about a five-minute walk to the nearest park or garden. That makes it easy to enjoy green surroundings without going far.
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (404 m) and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker (419 m). There's also a secondary school, Tobiasschool VMBO, at 317 m. The neighbourhood has plenty of schools for children.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westlandgrachtbuurt
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