Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hoofddorpplein sits in a lively pocket of Amsterdam, with a balcony overlooking the square. At 105 m² it is 50% larger than the neighbourhood average of 70 m², and the asking price of €850,000 is 33% above the local average of €640,500, reflecting the extra space and the energy label B. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is on the high side for the area.
With 2,175 residents and a very high address density of 6,786 per km², this is a truly urban corner of Amsterdam. Most homes were built before 1945 (92.6%), and the area is dominated by flats. The population is young, nearly half are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (730 single-person households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a dense, lively district where life happens on the street. The Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is well integrated into the wider Hoofddorppleinbuurt.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Dirk or Albert Heijn. For primary schools, the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is a five-minute walk, and secondary options include the Tobiasschool VMBO just around the corner. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you would expect.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Boelen Makelaardij.
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Hoofddorpplein 17-3, Amsterdam
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About Hoofddorpplein 17-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 33% above the neighbourhood average of €640,500, but the apartment is also 50% larger than the average 70 m². With an energy label B and a 1928 build, the price reflects the extra space and good efficiency. Compared to other apartments in the area, it is on the high side, but the size and location on Hoofddorpplein justify a premium.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-Oost is very urban with a high density and a young population, nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. Many live alone, and the area is full of flats. With supermarkets, schools and a park within walking distance, it suits those who want everything on their doorstep.
The apartment has energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only 18.2% of homes here have label A or better. Label B means the home is reasonably efficient, so heating costs should be manageable, though older buildings (1928) may still have some draughts.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it feasible for commuting, though you might prefer a bike for the last bit. The area is well served by trams and buses too.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 300 m away, a couple of streets from the apartment. It is a small green space for a quick break, and larger parks are within cycling distance.
Primary schools include Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (521 m) and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker (534 m). For secondary education, the Tobiasschool VMBO is just 280 m away, and Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 640 m. All are within a short walk.
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