
Cornelis Schuytbuurt, Amsterdam
This 192 m² apartment on Johannes Verhulststraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Museumkwartier. The building dates from 1904 and has been brought to an exceptional A+++ energy label, a rarity in a neighbourhood where only 4% of homes for sale reach A+. At €2,650,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €2,300,000, but the size and efficiency are exceptional. For context, this is one of the apartments in Amsterdam that stands out for its combination of pre-war character and modern performance.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a sought-after pocket of the Museumkwartier, with Vondelpark just around the corner. One resident sums it up: "It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets." The area is densely built and very urban, with over 7,300 addresses per km². Most homes are pre-war (98%), and the streets are lined with restaurants and shops. The neighbourhood Cornelis Schuytbuurt is home to a mix of families and professionals, with average household incomes above the city norm.
Your morning coffee is a 30-metre walk to the Albert Heijn on the corner, literally on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School. Secondary education is also close, with Het Amsterdams Lyceum a short stroll away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you'd expect, from museums to parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via B.V. Deltam Makelaardij o.g.
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About Johannes Verhulststraat 135-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €2,300,000, but the apartment is larger than average (192 m² vs 190 m²) and has an exceptional A+++ energy label. The average price per m² in the area is €15,227, so this home works out at about €13,800 per m², slightly below the average. Given the energy efficiency and location, the price is in line with the market.
The apartment has an A+++ energy label, which is extremely efficient. In the Cornelis Schuytbuurt, only 4% of homes for sale achieve label A+ or better, so this is a standout feature. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate.
The Cornelis Schuytbuurt is a very desirable part of the Museumkwartier. One resident describes it as 'a very nice neighbourhood' with Vondelpark around the corner, plenty of schools, and enough supermarkets. It's densely built and very urban, with a high concentration of restaurants and cultural venues.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 30 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 728 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School. For secondary education, Het Amsterdams Lyceum is about 476 metres away.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, so you'd need a bike or bus for longer journeys. However, the neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,819,459 | €2,150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €15,068 | – |
| Rent price | €4,988 p/m | €3,850 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €51 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,432,087 | €1,935,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,328 | – |
| Rent price | €4,676 p/m | €4,312 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €45 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII 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 AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,140 | €704,707 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,947 | – |
| Rent price | €2,796 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Johannes Verhulststraat 135-2, Amsterdam
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