Duivelseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hobbemakade sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, with the buzz of the city right outside your door. At 58 m² it is compact but well laid out, and with an A energy label it is efficient too. The rent of €2,650 is on the high side compared with the average of €1,800 in apartments in Amsterdam.
Duivelseiland is a small, densely built neighbourhood with a very strong urban feel, the address density is over 9,000 addresses per km². Most households are single people, and the area is popular with 25- to 45-year-olds. There are no reviews from residents available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Secondary schools are close: College ZUYD and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are both a five-minute walk. For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city's cultural and leisure amenities are within easy reach.
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The rent of €2,650 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,800 and the average per m² of €55.88 (this apartment works out at about €45.69 per m²). Given the A energy label and the central location, the premium reflects the quality and efficiency of the home.
Duivelseiland is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It is mostly made up of single-person households, and the population is concentrated in the 25-45 age group. The area is quiet for its central location, with a park or public garden within a five-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Coop at 303 m, Jumbo at 365 m, Aldi at 372 m, and Albert Heijn at 454 m. You have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Yes, there are several secondary schools within walking distance, including College ZUYD (242 m) and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (254 m). For primary education, Basisschool Oscar Carré is 511 m away.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low compared with older properties.
Currently there are only 2 rental apartments available in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €750 to €2,850. This apartment is at the higher end of that range.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €716,929 | €600,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,686 | – |
| Rent price | €2,913 p/m | €2,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,412,773 | €1,904,496 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,121 | – |
| Rent price | €4,696 p/m | €3,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €821,560 | €693,846 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,914 | – |
| Rent price | €2,799 p/m | €2,600 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Hobbemakade 82-4, Amsterdam
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