Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Heemstedestraat sits in a quiet pocket of Amsterdam-West, with the Vondelpark just a couple of streets away. At 53 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the C energy label means heating costs are moderate. The asking price of €495,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 23% below the €645,216 average, making it a relatively affordable entry into this part of the city. For context, that's well below the median for apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood is densely built with pre-war architecture, and almost all homes are apartments. It's a young area, over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The streets are calm but the city's energy is never far away. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures show a safe, well-maintained area with a low crime rate. This is a place where you know your neighbours by sight, and the local shops and cafes give it a village feel within the city. The Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West neighbourhood is well connected and popular with professionals.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at one of several cafes, and for groceries you have an Albert Heijn and a Dirk within a five-minute walk. There's also a Lidl a bit further. For families, several primary schools are a ten-minute walk away, including Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker. The nearest secondary school is even closer. The Vondelpark is on your doorstep for a weekend stroll, and the train station is a twenty-minute walk, or a short tram ride. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital.
The apartment is listed through several channels, including Pim de Jong Makelaars and Funda. At present, the asking price is €495,000.
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Heemstedestraat 39-2, Amsterdam
Data from Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West
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About Heemstedestraat 39-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €645,216, which makes it keenly priced. The median in the area is €575,000, so this is a relatively affordable option. However, the apartment is compact at 53 m², so the price per square metre works out higher than average. It's a competitive listing given the price point.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a quiet, pre-war neighbourhood with mostly apartments. It's popular with young professionals and singles, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. The area feels safe and well-maintained, with a low crime rate. You'll find local shops, cafes, and the Vondelpark nearby, giving it a village-like atmosphere within the city.
The Vondelpark is just around the corner, about a five-minute walk from Heemstedestraat. It's one of Amsterdam's largest and most popular parks, perfect for jogging, picnics, or a leisurely stroll.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Albert Heijn and a Dirk are both about a five-minute walk away, and a Lidl is about ten minutes away. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker. A secondary school, Tobiasschool VMBO, is even closer, about a five-minute walk. The area is well served for education.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a twenty-minute walk or a short tram ride. It connects you to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as well insulated as modern builds. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider improvements over time.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households, but only about 17% of homes have children. It's more popular with singles and couples. That said, there are good schools nearby and the Vondelpark offers plenty of green space for kids. It's a safe, quiet area.
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