Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Johan Huijsenstraat sits in the quiet Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a man-made island neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Built in 2008, it has an A energy label and 82 m² of living space. The rent of €1,995 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €2,352, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a family-oriented area with many households with children. Based on five reviews, residents appreciate the good connections by tram, bus and ferry, and the plenty of supermarkets and gyms. 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." A third adds: "Very boring. No nice areas or interesting playgrounds."
For daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, while Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Laterna Magica primary school is on your doorstep, and De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel are a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a restaurant and a park within a five-minute walk, and a library a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Klok Real Estate.
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Johan Huijsenstraat 36, 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 Johan Huijsenstraat 36, Amsterdam
The rent of €1,995 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €2,352 for rental homes. However, the apartment is 82 m², which is 36% smaller than the average of 129 m² in the area. So you are paying less than average, but also getting less space. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the modern build and energy efficiency.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a family-friendly area on IJburg with good public transport links and plenty of supermarkets and gyms. However, some residents mention noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, especially at night. Others find the park unattractive and the area lacking in cosy spots or playgrounds. It is a quiet, practical neighbourhood rather than a lively one.
The nearest train station is 6 km away. That is a longer distance, so you would rely on trams, buses or the ferry for connections to the city centre. The neighbourhood itself has good tram and bus links.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Laterna Magica is 82 m away, De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel are both about 273 m away. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is 301 m away. So school runs are very short.
Dekamarkt is just 259 m away, so you can do your daily shopping on foot. Albert Heijn is 1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk. There are also Vomar and Lidl within 2 km. So you have several options for groceries.
Yes, the apartment has an A energy label, which means it is very efficient. You can expect low heating costs. The building was built in 2008, so it meets modern insulation standards.
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