Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On Hondecoeterstraat, in the heart of the Museum Quarter, you get a 201 m² apartment that feels both spacious and refined. The building dates from 1920, and the energy label B means it's reasonably efficient for its age. At €3,540,000, the price is 91% above the neighbourhood average of €1,851,500, but then this apartment is 42% larger than the typical 142 m² home in the area. That puts it on the high side, even for this exclusive street. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly in the top tier.
The Hondecoeterbuurt is a pocket of calm within the Museumkwartier. It's a neighbourhood of wide streets, plane trees and stately early-20th-century architecture. With 2,040 residents and a high proportion of one-person households (540), it's a mix of professionals, older residents and families. The average household size is 1.9, and there are 255 households with children. Incomes are above average, and the area feels well-kept and safe. There are no resident reviews available, but the figures speak for themselves: this is a sought-after part of Amsterdam. For more on the area, see the Hondecoeterbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start at the Albert Heijn just around the corner, or the one a five-minute walk away. For primary schools, the Hildebrand Van Loonschool is on your doorstep, and Nicolaas Maes is a couple of streets away. Secondary options include Sweelinck College and Fons Vitae Lyceum. A day-care centre is just 200 m away. For a quiet evening, the Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants are dotted around the neighbourhood. All this falls within the municipality of Amsterdam, which keeps the streets clean and the parks green.
At present, the home is listed through Broersma Wonen and also appears on Funda, so you have two channels to explore. The details here are based on the listing as it stands.
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The asking price is 91% above the neighbourhood average of €1,851,500, but the apartment is also 42% larger than the typical 142 m² home in the Hondecoeterbuurt. The price per square metre works out at about €17,612, which is above the neighbourhood average of €12,779 per m². So it's on the high side, but you're paying for exceptional size and a location.
The Hondecoeterbuurt is a quiet, residential part of the Museumkwartier with wide streets and early-20th-century architecture. It has 2,040 residents, a mix of singles, couples and families. The area feels safe and well-maintained, with above-average incomes. Amenities like shops, schools and parks are all within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Primary schools include the Hildebrand Van Loonschool (14 m) and Nicolaas Maes (124 m). For secondary education, Sweelinck College (285 m) and Fons Vitae Lyceum (334 m) are within walking distance.
The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 268 m, and another Albert Heijn is 541 m away. A SPAR is 808 m away, and a Coop is 836 m away.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, though older buildings like this (1920) may still have some heat loss. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with 23.5% at B and 17.6% at A.
There are currently 16 apartments for sale in the Hondecoeterbuurt, with prices ranging from €699,000 to €3,600,000. The average asking price is €1,851,500, and the median is €1,562,500.
The neighbourhood recorded 127 total crimes in the latest data, which for a central Amsterdam area is relatively low. The area feels safe and is popular with families and professionals.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,035,000 | €1,650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,922 | – |
| Rent price | €5,756 p/m | €6,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 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 | €2,432,087 | €1,935,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,328 | – |
| Rent price | €4,676 p/m | €4,312 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €45 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,140 | €704,707 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,947 | – |
| Rent price | €2,796 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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