Planciusbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 68 m² apartment on the third floor of a 1896 building sits in the Planciusbuurt-Noord neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the lively Haarlemmerbuurt. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs in winter. At €649,000, the price is in line with the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
With just 345 residents and a very high density of 8,817 addresses per km², this is city living at its most intense. Most households are single-person (190 out of 242), and the area is dominated by young adults aged 25-45. There are few families with children (20), so the vibe is more about professionals and students. The neighbourhood Planciusbuurt-Noord is quiet for its central location, with a park just a five-minute walk away.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza offers organic options a short stroll further. Schools are close: De Zeeheld primary school is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is just around the corner. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via DKV makelaars and also appears on Huispedia, so you have a couple of channels to explore.
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Houtmankade 61-3, Amsterdam
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About Houtmankade 61-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €649,000 for a 68 m² apartment in Planciusbuurt-Noord is in line with the market. Without specific neighbourhood price-per-m² data, it's hard to say exactly, but given the central location and good energy label C, it's a reasonable starting point.
The energy label is C, which is average for a building from 1896. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The label is based on the building's insulation and installations, so check the exact details with the agent.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute on foot, but cycling is easy in Amsterdam.
Planciusbuurt-Noord is very popular with young adults: 165 of the 345 residents are aged 25-45, and most households are single-person. It's a dense, urban area with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, and the park is just a five-minute walk away.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. De Zeeheld is just a couple of streets away (277 m), and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is around the corner (367 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.9 km away.
The CBS data records 19 total crimes in the area, which is low for such a dense urban neighbourhood.
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