Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Hofmeyrstraat brings together pre-war character and modern efficiency, with an A+ energy label that keeps heating costs low. At 56 m² it is compact but well laid out, and the rent of €2,300 is 17% below the neighbourhood average, a keen price for this part of Amsterdam. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, it offers a rare combination of period charm and top energy performance.
Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam where most residents live alone and the streets are lively. Based on three reviews, opinions are mixed: one long-term resident says 'I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years… I still live there with great pleasure! Transvaal is my life!', while another describes it as 'not a great neighbourhood' with social tensions. The area has a high address density and a young population, with many people in their 25-45 age bracket. For a closer look at the area, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is easy: Vomar is just around the corner for groceries, and Albert Heijn and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For families, primary schools like Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are within a five-minute walk, while secondary options such as Pieter Nieuwland College and Cygnus Gymnasium are also close by. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public transport links and a wide range of restaurants and parks within walking distance.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam, Amsterdam Housing, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Hofmeyrstraat 42-2, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
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About Hofmeyrstraat 42-2, Amsterdam
At €2,300, the rent is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €2,775 for rental properties. However, the floor area of 56 m² is 38% smaller than the average of 90 m² in Transvaalbuurt-West. So you are paying less than average, but for a smaller home. The energy label A+ means low utility costs, which adds to the value.
Rental properties in Transvaalbuurt-West are let on average within 14 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. With only four rental listings currently available in the neighbourhood, homes like this one tend to be snapped up quickly.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and has low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. Given the building dates from 1928, the A+ label suggests significant modernisation has been carried out.
Transvaalbuurt-West has a mix of households: about 23% are families with children, while a large share are single-person households. The area has several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and there are parks nearby. However, some residents have reported social tensions, so it is worth visiting to see if it suits your family.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
The closest supermarket is Vomar at 469 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 507 metres and Lidl at 537 metres. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is easy without a car.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
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