Erasmusparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Heer Halewijnstraat sits in a quiet corner of Amsterdam West, with the Erasmuspark just a couple of streets away. At 49 m² it's compact but well laid out, and the 1939 construction gives it high ceilings and character. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 20% below the €529,927 average for apartments in Amsterdam.
Erasmusparkbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket with a village feel. One resident who has lived here for over 15 years says: "It's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price." The area is popular with young professionals and couples, most households are single-person, and the streets are lively during the day but quiet at night. For more context, see the Erasmusparkbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Tijl Uilenspiegelschool and Kindcentrum de Vindplaats are both a couple of streets away. The Erasmuspark itself is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning run or an evening stroll. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the area well maintained, with plenty of green space nearby, read more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Amsterdam At Home Makelaars.
Details of this home
Heer Halewijnstraat 16-3, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price.
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About Heer Halewijnstraat 16-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is about 20% below the neighbourhood average of €529,927, so it's on the keen side. Apartments in Erasmusparkbuurt-West sell for a median of €469,000, and the average price per m² is €8,508. Given the 49 m² floor area, the price per m² here works out to roughly €8,673, slightly above the neighbourhood average, but the lower total price makes it accessible.
The energy label is D. That means the home is reasonably efficient but not top of the line, you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 52% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for a pre-war apartment. Upgrading insulation or glazing could improve the label and reduce bills.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. For daily commuting, trams and buses in the area connect well to the city centre and Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with about 420 families with children out of 2,175 households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Tijl Uilenspiegelschool and Kindcentrum de Vindplaats. The Erasmuspark offers playgrounds and green space. However, the area is densely built and many homes are apartments, so it's more suited to families with young children than those needing a garden.
The neighbourhood recorded 212 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The resident review mentions it's been 'always been nice' over 15 years, aside from one nuisance neighbour.
This is an apartment built in 1939, so it has the classic pre-war features like high ceilings and sturdy construction. The building is part of the Amsterdam School style common in this part of West. Most homes in the neighbourhood (85%) were built before 1945, so this fits right in.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk. Dirk is 449 m away, and Albert Heijn is 487 m, both just around the corner. For more variety, there are three more Albert Heijn branches within 500,700 m. Daily groceries are very convenient.
In the past period, sold homes in Erasmusparkbuurt-West took an average of 23 days to sell. That's fairly quick, indicating decent demand. With this apartment priced below the neighbourhood average, it may attract interest quickly.
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