P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 94 m² apartment on Jan Luijkenstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Built in 1897 and recently upgraded to an A+ energy label, it combines period charm with modern efficiency. At €1,520,000, the asking price is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €2,864,900, a keen price for a home in this prestigious area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
The neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most exclusive addresses, with wide streets, high-end boutiques and a cosmopolitan feel. It's a quiet residential enclave despite being steps from the city's cultural highlights. The neighbourhood has 815 residents, mostly singles and couples, with few children. Incomes are well above average, and the area is known for its stately 19th-century architecture. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the area speaks for itself.
For your morning bread, SPAR is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools, Cornelis Vrijschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier, are a couple of streets away, making the school run a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers world-class museums, parks and restaurants within walking distance; the Vondelpark is a ten-minute stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broersma Wonen.
Details of this home
Jan Luijkenstraat 48B, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
152 within 5 km
214 within 5 km
About Jan Luijkenstraat 48B, Amsterdam
The asking price is 47% below the average asking price in the P.C. Hooftbuurt (€2,864,900), but the apartment is also 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 182 m². Given the location and A+ energy label, the price is keen compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is A+, which is very efficient. This means low heating costs and a modern standard of insulation, unusual for a 1897 building. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A+ and another 25% have label A.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Cornelis Vrijschool (115 m) and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (160 m). For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 316 m away, and Sweelinck College is 556 m.
Currently, 10 homes are for sale in the P.C. Hooftbuurt, with prices ranging from €699,000 to €6,200,000. The median asking price is €2,400,000, so this apartment is well below that.
The neighbourhood recorded 341 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density and central location, this is moderate for Amsterdam. The area feels safe and is well policed.
6 homes in the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt
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