John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 48 m² apartment on the John Franklinstraat is a fine example of 1920s architecture with a modern energy label A. The asking price of €695,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €480,000, but the home's efficiency and location in Amsterdam make it a distinctive option. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €8,276, and this home comes in at around €14,479 per m². You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The John Franklinbuurt is a densely built urban area with 1,870 residents, mostly young adults between 25 and 45. It's a very strong urban environment (address density 10,581 per km²), so you're right in the thick of city life. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (720) and few families with children (185). There are no reviews from residents available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central Amsterdam district. Learn more about the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For bread and groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Rosa Boekdrukker is on your doorstep, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is just around the corner. For secondary education, the nearest school is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, which means all the city's amenities are at your fingertips.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via DoeksenKlein Makelaardij.
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John Franklinstraat 34H, Amsterdam
Data from John Franklinbuurt
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About John Franklinstraat 34H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €695,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €480,000 and the average sold price of €503,133. However, this home has an energy label A, which is rare in an area where all homes were built before 1945. The price per m² is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €8,276. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the modern efficiency and the specific location.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and has low energy costs compared to older properties. In the John Franklinbuurt, all homes were built before 1945, so an A label is exceptional and a major advantage for keeping utility bills down.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. This gives you access to the wider rail network, though the home is well-connected by other public transport within Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood recorded 89 total crimes in the latest data. Given the high population density and urban character, this is typical for a central Amsterdam area. The area is lively and well-populated, which often means good natural surveillance.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so it's on your doorstep. This is a great spot for a quick break or a walk, especially in a dense urban neighbourhood like the John Franklinbuurt.
Currently, there is only one apartment for sale in the John Franklinbuurt. Over the past period, 15 homes were sold in the area, with an average selling time of 39 days. This suggests a relatively active market, but supply is very limited at the moment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt