P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 217 m² apartment on Jan Luijkenstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most prestigious neighbourhoods. Built in 1904, it combines period features with a practical layout. At €1,975,000, the asking price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €2,864,900, making it a keen entry into this sought-after street. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and location.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is an exclusive enclave within the Museumkwartier, home to around 815 residents. It's a mix of professionals and families, with many single-person households (240) and a relatively small number of households with children (75). The area is densely built and very urban, with an address density of 8,596 per km². No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and proximity to museums and high-end shopping. The neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most desirable addresses.
Daily life here revolves around the Vondelpark, just a couple of streets away, and the many cafes and restaurants on nearby streets. For groceries, the Albert Heijn on Van Baerlestraat is just around the corner, with a SPAR and another Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. Families have two primary schools within a couple of streets away: Basisschool Het Museumkwartier and Cornelis Vrijschool. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent amenities throughout the city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via De Groot & Compagnons and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Jan Luijkenstraat 86-2, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
153 within 5 km
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About Jan Luijkenstraat 86-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 31% below the average asking price in the P.C. Hooftbuurt (€2,864,900) and also below the median of €2,400,000. Given the size (217 m²) and location, it appears keenly priced compared to other homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war building. In the neighbourhood, 33.3% of homes have label C, while 25% have A or A+. A C label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to reach Amsterdam Centraal or other parts of the city.
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (65 m) and Cornelis Vrijschool (82 m). For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 483 m away, a five-minute walk. Several other schools are within a ten-minute walk.
Currently, 10 homes are for sale in the P.C. Hooftbuurt, with prices ranging from €699,000 to €6,200,000. The average price per m² is €15,628, so this apartment at €9,101 per m² is well below the neighbourhood average.
The neighbourhood recorded 341 total crimes, which for a dense urban area with 815 residents is moderate. The area is generally considered safe, especially around the museum district and Vondelpark.
6 homes in the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt
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