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Cremerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis compact apartment on the Kanaalstraat sits in the lively Cremerbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Ten Katemarkt and the buzzing Kinkerstraat. At €475,000, the asking price is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €652,370, which makes it a keen entry into Amsterdam's Oud-West. For context, the average apartments in Amsterdam sells for around €10,250 per m², so this 48 m² home is priced competitively.
The neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket with a very high address density of 9,752 per km². It's a young area: over half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture, all homes were built before 1945, and the vibe is energetic, with cafes, restaurants and independent shops around every corner. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a vibrant, sought-after part of town.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt and OBS Corantijn. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent public transport links, with trams and buses nearby, and the city centre is a ten-minute cycle.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Thoma Post Makelaars Amsterdam and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kanaalstraat 198-2, Amsterdam
Data from Cremerbuurt-West
Data from Cremerbuurt-West
150 within 5 km
194 within 5 km
About Kanaalstraat 198-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is 27% below the average asking price in Cremerbuurt-West (€652,370) and also below the median of €562,500. However, the apartment is smaller than average at 48 m² versus 65 m². Given the competitive pricing per m² (€9,896 vs. neighbourhood average €10,250), it represents good value for a compact home in a popular Amsterdam neighbourhood.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 26.8% of homes have label B, while 12.2% have A and 36.6% have C. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The area is very well connected. The nearest tram stop is a few minutes' walk, and Amsterdam Central Station is about 2.2 km away. Many bus and tram lines run along the Kinkerstraat and Overtoom, making it easy to reach other parts of the city without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt (226 m), OBS Corantijn (364 m), and Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje (518 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.3 km away. The area has a total of 194 schools within 5 km.
Cremerbuurt-West is ideal for young professionals: over half the residents are aged 25-45, and most households are single-person. The area is lively with many cafes, restaurants (0.1 km away), and a park within 0.6 km. The high address density means everything is on your doorstep.
At 48 m², this apartment is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 65 m². It's a compact two-room apartment typical of pre-war Amsterdam buildings. The price per m² is slightly below the neighbourhood average, making it a relatively affordable option for its size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cremerbuurt-West
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