Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacques Veltmanstraat sits in a post-war neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. At 54 m² it's compact, and with an E energy label you can expect higher heating costs. The asking price of €395,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €509,286, which makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a dense urban area with a mix of ages, many residents are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood of mostly flats, with a high proportion of single-person households. The area feels lively and well-used. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a relatively young population and a high address density of over 5,000 per km². For more on the area, see the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Calvijn College (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and Einsteinschool (primary) is a five-minute walk. The area has plenty of restaurants and a park nearby. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Expat Housing Network. The listing is available on Funda and Pararius as well.
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Jacques Veltmanstraat 42-3, Amsterdam
Data from Jacques Veltmanbuurt
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About Jacques Veltmanstraat 42-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €395,000 is 22% below the average asking price in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt (€509,286). However, the apartment is also smaller than average (54 m² vs 81 m²). Given the compact size and E energy label, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller, less efficient home in this neighbourhood.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, about 47% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a densely populated urban area with a young population, many residents are between 25 and 45. It's mostly flats, with a high proportion of single-person households. The area has a residential feel with shops, schools and parks within walking distance.
The floor area is 54 m², which typically accommodates one or two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or any outdoor space.
There are several schools within walking distance. Calvijn College (secondary) is about 200 m away, Einsteinschool (primary) is about 570 m, and Huiberschool Dalton basisschool (primary) is about 670 m away.
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