Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jacques Veltmanstraat sits in a post-war neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €350,000, the asking price is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €501,000, which is keen given the smaller floor area of 45 m². For context, the average apartment in Amsterdam sells for more, so this is a relatively affordable entry point into the city's housing market. You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a dense neighbourhood with a mix of singles and younger residents. Around 40% of households are one-person, and the average household size is 1.8. The area has a high address density of over 5,000 per km², giving it a very strong urban character. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the housing stock is predominantly flats. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data. For more details, see the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is also an AH to go and a Dirk within a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: Calvijn College (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and Einsteinschool (primary) is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a couple of streets away, and a restaurant is also on your doorstep. For broader context, this is all within the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including MAKELAAR BERT. The agent has not published the energy label, so that detail is not available here.
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The asking price of €350,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €501,000, but the floor area of 45 m² is also 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 79 m². So the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Given the compact size, it is a relatively affordable option in Amsterdam.
Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a high address density. It has many one-person households and a young population. Most homes are flats built between 1945 and 1970. The area has good access to shops and schools, and a park is nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Albert Heijn is 370 metres away, just around the corner. There is also an AH to go at 461 metres and a Dirk at 476 metres, all within a five-minute walk.
Calvijn College (secondary education) is 223 metres away, a couple of streets away. Einsteinschool (primary) is 562 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools include Huibersschool Dalton and Brede school Fiep Westendorp.
The agent has not provided this information, so it is not available on this page.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €501,000 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,708 | – |
| Rent price | €2,228 p/m | €2,055 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I think my neighbourhood is so beautiful because it is a place where everything comes together: peace, cosiness, and life. All around me are trees, flowers, and small streets where people greet each other and have time for a chat. I hear birds singing in the morning and children laughing on the square in the afternoon. There is always something to do, but it never feels busy. People look after each other, and that makes it warm and familiar. I love the smell of freshly cut grass in summer and the lights that decorate the streets in winter. My neighbourhood feels like a second family, a place where I feel at home and where I step outside with a smile every day.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe, pleasant neighbourhood where many families live. It is easily accessible and there is plenty of greenery to be found just as you leave the neighbourhood. However, there is always rubbish lying around on days when it shouldn't be outside.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €488,500 | €442,432 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,771 | – |
| Rent price | €1,831 p/m | €1,692 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €821,560 | €693,846 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,914 | – |
| Rent price | €2,799 p/m | €2,600 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Jacques Veltmanstraat 44-2, Amsterdam
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