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Concertgebouwbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacob Obrechtstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 70 m² of living space, it is compact by local standards, the average apartment in the Concertgebouwbuurt is 183 m², and the asking price of €750,000 is 72% below the neighbourhood average of €2.7 million. That makes it a relatively keen entry point into this prestigious area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you are paying for location and character rather than sheer square metres.
The Concertgebouwbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet, leafy pocket of the city, known for its grand 19th-century architecture and proximity to the Concertgebouw and Museumplein. It is home to about 1,875 residents, with a mix of singles (505 one-person households) and families (260 households with children). The area feels residential and refined, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (54%). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on official statistics.
Daily life here revolves around the Vondelpark (a five-minute walk away) and the shops on Van Baerlestraat. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another. Primary schools are within easy walking distance: the Hildebrand Van Loonschool is a couple of streets away, and Nicolaas Maes is similarly close. For secondary education, Sweelinck College is a ten-minute walk. The area is also well served by restaurants and cafés, with the nearest restaurant just 100 metres away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a dense urban environment with excellent amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via PB Makelaars o.z..
Details of this home
Jacob Obrechtstraat 21-2, Amsterdam
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About Jacob Obrechtstraat 21-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €750,000 is 72% below the average asking price in the Concertgebouwbuurt (€2,666,214) and also below the median of €2,415,000. However, this apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (70 m² vs 183 m²). Compared to the minimum asking price in the area (€695,000), it is in line with the lower end of the market. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the location and the compact size.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 37% of homes have label A, so this apartment is in the efficient majority.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. Given the central location, most daily destinations are within walking or cycling distance.
The Concertgebouwbuurt has 260 households with children (about 25% of all households) and 275 residents aged 0-15. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Hildebrand Van Loonschool (228 m) and Nicolaas Maes (278 m). The area is quiet and safe, with a park (Vondelpark) just 200 metres away.
The floor area is 70 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in a 1903 building, outdoor space is not guaranteed.
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