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Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Kiekstraat 157 sits in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, a modern part of Amsterdam's IJburg district. With an A++ energy label, it's exceptionally efficient, keeping running costs low. At €575,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €775,241, which is keen given the 85 m² floor area is 34% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a planned neighbourhood on IJburg, built mostly between 1990 and 2010. It's a strongly urban area (2,159 addresses per km²) yet feels calm, with water and green spaces nearby. One resident describes it as "heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station," but notes that "winters are very isolated" and the streets are "Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey." Another calls it "a great neighbourhood" where they grew up. The neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt has a mix of cultures, though residents feel community interaction could be stronger.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Vomar a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg is on your doorstep, and Willibrordschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam provides good public transport links, though the nearest train station is 6.3 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Makelaarskantoor BEN.
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Kiekstraat 157, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones. Connection within the neighbourhood and with other neighbourhoods and the city itself is what I miss most. The water in summer makes up for a lot of that, but winters are very isolated. Although the streets themselves are Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey, nature is all around the streets. I prefer to be there, and people are friendlier there, than on the street itself. Green spaces and human interaction do something to a person. Many cultures live side by side (plus point!), but unfortunately they don't mix to form a new culture. The snack bar around the corner is the best community centre. Just like nature here, really. Everything is arranged side by side, not organically. The neighbourhood is for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home. A lot of waste and food is left on the street (also cleaned up by the municipality), which in my view is linked to a lack of community building/neighbourly care, more self-interest and less interest in neighbourhood interactions. The police station in the neighbourhood is very friendly and easily approachable. That gives a pleasant sense of safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here, great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know. Been through a lot.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell my experience is more that there are sometimes conflicts with the neighbours but that mainly concerns the block itself. Sometimes we manage to sort it out but often it's also a few who make decisions, which could always be different in my opinion. Overall it is a safe neighbourhood. Where you can certainly have a laugh. There are lots of playgrounds for children which is very safe.
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About Kiekstraat 157, Amsterdam
The asking price is 26% below the average asking price in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt (€775,241), but the apartment is also 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average (85 m² vs 129 m²). Given the A++ energy label and modern build (2004), the price is keen relative to the local market.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this apartment is among the most efficient.
The Ed Pelsterparkbuurt has many families: 1,175 households with children out of 2,420 total. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Willibrordschool and De Poseidon. Residents appreciate the water and green spaces in summer, but note that winters can feel isolated.
A tram connection to Central Station is nearby, as mentioned by residents. The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so for train travel you would need to take a tram or bus first. The area is well-connected within Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood recorded 145 total crimes in the latest data. One resident notes that "the police station in the neighbourhood is very friendly and easily approachable," which adds to a sense of safety. However, another mentions waste left on the street as a minor issue.
Homes that sold in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt were on the market for an average of 59 days. This gives a sense of how quickly properties move in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
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