Cremerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Kanaalstraat sits in the lively Cremerbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Ten Katemarkt and the buzzing Kinkerstraat. At 52 m² it's compact but well laid out, with a B energy label keeping running costs manageable. The asking price of €695,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €652,370, but reflects the strong demand for apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West is one of Amsterdam's most urban neighbourhoods, with over 9,700 addresses per km². It's a young area: more than half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, every home here was built before 1945. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its mix of independent shops, cafés and the daily market on the Ten Katestraat.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn, and there's another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For a bigger shop, Jumbo and Lidl are a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt, is on your doorstep, and the Montessori-school Het Winterkoninkje is a short stroll. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, perfect for an evening unwind.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van Maarschalkerwaart Makelaardij o.g. b.v. and also appears on Funda, so you can compare the details across both channels.
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Kanaalstraat 134A, Amsterdam
Data from Cremerbuurt-West
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About Kanaalstraat 134A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €695,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €652,370 and the median of €562,500. However, it's a 52 m² apartment with a good energy label B in a sought-after part of Amsterdam. Similar homes in Cremerbuurt-West sell for around €10,250 per m², so this one works out at about €13,365 per m², on the higher end, but not out of line for a well-maintained pre-war flat.
Cremerbuurt-West is densely urban and young, with many singles and people in their twenties and thirties. It's a lively area with the Ten Katemarkt, plenty of cafés and restaurants, and the Vondelpark nearby. The streets are almost entirely pre-war buildings, giving it a classic Amsterdam feel. Crime figures are moderate for the city centre, with 313 incidents recorded.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so you can reach Amsterdam Centraal or other parts of the city easily.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is just 189 m away, and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje is 373 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away. The area also has a special education school, Postjes College, at 250 m.
The home has energy label B, which is good for a pre-war apartment. It means the property is reasonably efficient, so you won't face excessively high heating bills. In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label B, while 37% have label C and 24% have a lower rating.
Currently there are 46 apartments for sale in Cremerbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €1,260,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 27 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West