Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 149 m² apartment on Jan Vrijmanstraat sits in a modern part of Amsterdam, with the water and green spaces that define IJburg. The asking price of €940,000 is in line with the market, given that apartments in Amsterdam sell for an average of €6,187 per m². For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command a premium for space and location.
The neighbourhood is a mixed bag, according to residents. One says: "Decent neighbourhood but with noise pollution, structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal can be very burdensome, especially at night." Another calls it "inaccessible and little to do, no nice benches, no gym, coffeeshop or late-night snack bar." A third simply says "very boring, no nice areas or interesting playgrounds." Based on five reviews, the average score is 6.22. The area is moderately urban (1,645 addresses per km²) and home to many families, 1,255 households have children. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt.
For daily groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there's an AH XL a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: Laterna Magica primary school is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is about a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep. For broader context on the city, check the municipality Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed via and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Jan Vrijmanstraat 243, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
I 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 AIThere are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy. No nice benches in spots and no things like a gym (chain), coffeeshop or late-night snack bar or the like.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany speed bumps, few public transport options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally quite nice and safe, but there are a few neighbours who can be extremely rude and threatening, and that is very disappointing.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is neighbourhood prevention, street coaches, etc., the streets are relatively clean, there are some parks and from my house some nature area(-like) is accessible. There are water pumps, playgrounds, rubbish bins. Houses are expensive and there is little public transport, the bridges are annoying.
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About Jan Vrijmanstraat 243, Amsterdam
The asking price of €940,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834 and the median of €1,037,500. Given the 149 m² floor area and energy label A, it's priced competitively for the area. Apartments in Amsterdam typically sell for around €6,187 per m², so this one works out to about €6,309 per m², close to the norm.
Residents give it a mixed review. Some appreciate the good connections and amenities, but noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal is a recurring complaint, one resident says low-frequency noise is noticeable indoors, especially at night. Others find the area boring, with few nice outdoor spots or late-night options. It's a moderately urban area with many families.
The nearest train station is 6 km away. That's a bit of a distance, so you'd likely rely on trams, buses or the ferry for public transport connections.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 63% of homes have label A and 37% have label A+. That means low energy costs and a modern, well-insulated home.
Yes, several primary and secondary schools are within walking distance. Laterna Magica primary school is just a couple of streets away (311 m), and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is about 500 m away. There are also other options like De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt, just around the corner (648 m). For a bigger shop, there's an AH XL about 1.7 km away, and a Lidl and Albert Heijn at similar distances. So daily groceries are easy, but for a full weekly shop you might need to walk a bit further or cycle.
The neighbourhood recorded 148 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate figure for an urban area. The area is moderately urban with a mix of families and singles, so it's not a high-crime hotspot, but it's always wise to check local crime maps for specifics.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt
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