Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hendrik de Bruynstraat sits in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt, a lively part of Amsterdam’s Slotervaart district. At 75 m² it’s a compact home, and with an energy label G you can expect high heating costs. The asking price of €385,000 is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €509,286, making it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market, especially compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood is densely built and very urban, with over 5,000 addresses per km². It’s a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures. The area has a mix of pre-1970 and 1990s housing, and about 20% of homes are owner-occupied. Average incomes are moderate, and the streets have a lively, multicultural feel.
For daily groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Huibersschool Dalton basisschool and Daltonschool Louis Bouwmeester. Secondary education is also close by, with Calvijn College and Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, from restaurants to libraries.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including De Heren van Snoek Makelaardij B.V. and Funda.
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Hendrik de Bruynstraat 16-1, Amsterdam
Data from Jacques Veltmanbuurt
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About Hendrik de Bruynstraat 16-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €385,000 is 24% below the average asking price in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt, which is €509,286. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €460,000, so this apartment is priced on the low side. However, the energy label G means higher energy costs, which may be a factor. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €636,631, but those were larger (average 81 m²).
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and you can expect high heating and electricity bills. In the Jacques Veltmanbuurt, 46.7% of homes have a label D or lower, so a G label is at the bottom end. You may want to consider energy-saving improvements, but the listing does not state any insulation or double glazing details.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The station is not named in the listing, but it likely serves Slotervaart or Amsterdam Lelylaan.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a very urban area with a high population density. It has a young demographic, with many residents aged 25-45 and a high proportion of single-person households. The area has a mix of housing from the 1960s and 1990s. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a moderate crime rate of 230 incidents per year.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within walking distance. Dirk is just 139 m away, Albert Heijn is at 186 m, and AH to go is 449 m. For larger shops, Lidl is about 1 km away. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
There are several schools nearby. For primary education, Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (407 m) and Daltonschool Louis Bouwmeester (467 m) are within walking distance. For secondary education, Calvijn College (293 m) and Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam (535 m) are close. The area has a total of 159 schools within 5 km.
The building was constructed in 1960, so it is over 60 years old. In the neighbourhood, 55.6% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, so this is typical for the area. The apartment is part of a larger complex, but the listing does not specify the number of floors or whether there is an elevator.
The apartment has a floor area of 75 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms or the layout, so you would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for details. The average size of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 81 m², so this is slightly smaller.
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