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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Hondecoeterstraat 2C, Amsterdam
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About Hondecoeterstraat 2C, Amsterdam
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.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Hondecoeterbuurt