Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan van Galenstraat sits in the lively Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, a stone's throw from Erasmuspark. At 56 m² with an A energy label, it's a compact but efficient home. The asking price of €495,000 is in line with the market, where the median is €485,000 and the average price per m² is €8,145. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced keenly.
The neighbourhood Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a dense urban neighbourhood with 1,740 residents, mostly singles and couples. It's a young area: nearly half the population is between 25 and 45. The streets are lively, with a high address density of 8,177 per km². There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood feels energetic and well-connected.
Your daily bread comes from Dirk, just around the corner, or Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is a five-minute walk, and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is also close. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a major city, with parks, restaurants, and a library all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Jan van Galenstraat 170-3, Amsterdam
Data from Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
Data from Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
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About Jan van Galenstraat 170-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €527,143 and just above the median of €485,000. Given the 56 m² floor area and A energy label, it's priced competitively for the area. Recently sold homes in the buurt went for an average of €550,440, so this listing is on the lower end.
Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a dense, urban area with a young population. Most homes are apartments, and the streets are busy. The neighbourhood has a high crime count of 88 incidents, but it's also close to parks and amenities. It's a typical Amsterdam residential area with a mix of cultures and a residential feel.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Public transport connections in Amsterdam are extensive, so you'll have options for getting around the city and beyond.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Rosa Boekdrukker is 373 m away, Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is 557 m, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is 618 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a good insulation standard. In the neighbourhood, only 9.1% of homes have label A or better, so this is a strong point for this apartment.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so it's on your doorstep. Erasmuspark is a short walk, offering green space in the city. There are also several restaurants and a library within a few hundred metres.
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