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Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Houtrijkstraat 249 sits in a quiet corner of the Spaarndammerbuurt, a neighbourhood known for its early-20th-century architecture and community feel. At 46 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C, reasonable for a 1986 build. The asking price of €350,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €534,923, which makes it a keen entry point into Amsterdam's housing market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €9,149, so this home is priced to sell quickly. Compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam to see how it stacks up.
The Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest is a dense, urban pocket with a strong sense of community. With 1,840 residents and a high proportion of single-person households (725), it's popular with young professionals and older residents alike. The area is very walkable, a supermarket, park and restaurant are all within a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood as a whole is appreciated for its quiet streets and proximity to the city centre. For more details, explore the Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: Jumbo is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For families, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School are both within a short stroll, while Het 4e Gymnasium serves secondary students. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public transport links, the train station is 2.8 km away, but trams and buses run frequently from nearby stops.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including AVT Makelaars. The price reflects the current market conditions and the home's compact size, so it's worth considering if you're looking for an affordable entry into Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Houtrijkstraat 249, Amsterdam
Data from Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest
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About Houtrijkstraat 249, Amsterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €534,923, and also below the median of €475,000. However, the floor area (46 m²) is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 61 m². Given the lower price per m² compared to the area average, the price is keen for a compact apartment in this location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1986. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label C, while 33% have label B and 17% have label A. Label C means heating costs will be moderate, but not as low as a modern A-rated home.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just 186 metres away, a two-minute walk. Albert Heijn is also close at 223 metres. For daily groceries, you have two options within a couple of streets away.
Primary schools within walking distance include Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (304 m) and Onze Amsterdamse School (334 m). For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 551 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The train station is 2.8 km away, which is a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood has a high address density (6,012 addresses per km²), so bus and tram stops are plentiful.
Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest is a dense urban area with 1,840 residents, mostly single-person households (725). It's quiet for a city neighbourhood, with a park and restaurants just around the corner. The crime rate is 120 total offences, which is moderate for Amsterdam.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spaarndammerbuurt-Zuidwest
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