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Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan Vrijmanstraat sits in the modern IJburg district, a man-made archipelago in Amsterdam's east. With 149 m² of living space, it's a generous home for a couple or family. The energy label A+ means it's very efficient to run. At €950,000, the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of around €1,016,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a relatively young neighbourhood, with most homes built after 2010. It's a family-oriented area: about half the households have children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. Based on five reviews, residents give it a 6.2 out of 10. One resident 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 notes: "There are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy."
For daily groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and a Lidl and an Albert Heijn XL are a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Laterna Magica (a couple of streets away) and De Schatkaart. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is also a short walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options of the capital, with the city centre a short tram or bike ride away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RET Makelaars - De specialist van Amsterdam-Oost.
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Jan Vrijmanstraat 313, 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 313, Amsterdam
The asking price of €950,000 is below the average sale price in the neighbourhood (€1,016,000) and also below the median (€1,037,500). Given the 149 m² floor area and A+ energy label, it appears priced compared to other homes in Theo van Goghparkbuurt.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt is family-friendly: about 58% of households have children, and the area has several primary schools within walking distance. However, some residents mention a lack of cosy outdoor spaces and playgrounds, and noise from shipping can be an issue.
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the area has good tram and bus connections, and the ferry provides an alternative route to the city centre.
The home has energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low, and the home is well-insulated. In the neighbourhood, 37% of homes have label A+ and 63% have label A, so this is a top-tier rating.
Some residents report low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which can be noticeable indoors, especially at night. The municipality acknowledged the noise but said they could do little about it. It's worth visiting in the evening to check for this.
Currently, there are 18 apartments for sale in Theo van Goghparkbuurt, with prices ranging from €450,000 to €1,495,010. This home is one of the larger ones at 149 m², and its price is on the lower side for its size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt
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