Don Bosco, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kamerlingh Onneslaan sits in a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam. At 133 m² it is well above the average for the area, and the asking price of €1,195,000 is 43% above the neighbourhood average of €837,000, a reflection of its size and energy label B. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is on the high side.
Don Bosco is a calm, residential corner of Amsterdam-Oost with a village-like feel. The area is mostly pre-war housing, and the streets are lined with mature trees. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but CBS data shows a mix of households: many singles and families with children, and a high address density of 7,420 per km², very urban, yet the streets feel peaceful. The Don Bosco neighbourhood is known for its proximity to the Frankendael park and the lively Linnaeusstraat.
Your daily shopping is sorted: Vomar is just around the corner, Dirk and Lidl are a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, SBO Het Spectrum (special primary) is a couple of streets away, De Amsterdamse MAVO (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and Lidwinaschool (primary) is also within a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park is on your doorstep. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and dining options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Prestige Housing.
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Kamerlingh Onneslaan 26, Amsterdam
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About Kamerlingh Onneslaan 26, Amsterdam
The asking price is 43% above the neighbourhood average of €837,000, but the apartment is also 85% larger than the average (133 m² vs 72 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €8,985, which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,511 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Bus and tram stops are also within walking distance, connecting you to the rest of Amsterdam.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating costs should be moderate. All homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have label B, so this is typical for the area.
There are several schools within walking distance: SBO Het Spectrum (special primary) at 278 m, De Amsterdamse MAVO (secondary) at 401 m, Lidwinaschool (primary) at 465 m, Oecumenische Basisschool Frankendael (primary) at 479 m, and IKC Frankendael (primary) at 480 m. So options for different ages are close by.
The CBS data records 126 total crimes in the neighbourhood, which for a densely populated urban area is moderate. The area feels safe and is popular with families and professionals.
Don Bosco has about 2,160 residents, with a mix of singles (505 one-person households) and families (310 households with children). The largest age group is 25-45 (730 people), so it's a relatively young area. The average household size is 2.0.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, on your doorstep. The Frankendael park is a popular spot for walks and relaxation.
Recently sold homes in Don Bosco took an average of 32 days to sell, which is fairly quick. This suggests demand is healthy, though each property is unique.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Don Bosco