Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 120 m² apartment on Kiekstraat sits in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, a modern part of Amsterdam's IJburg district. With an energy label A, it's efficient and comfortable. At €650,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €775,241, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a planned neighbourhood on an island, with wide streets and water all around. Based on five reviews, residents appreciate the space and nature but note a lack of community. One resident says: "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." Another calls it "like home" and "great neighbourhood!" The area is mostly families and couples, with a mix of cultures.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Willibrordschool is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the streets tidy, and the local police station is friendly and approachable.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Thoma Post Makelaars Amsterdam and appears on several channels.
Details of this home
Kiekstraat 37, 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 37, Amsterdam
The asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €775,241, which suggests it is keenly priced. The median in the area is €725,000, so this apartment sits below that. With 120 m² and energy label A, it offers good value compared to similar homes in Ed Pelsterparkbuurt.
Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a quiet, green part of IJburg with wide streets and water views. Residents describe it as spacious and well-connected by tram, but note that winters can feel isolated and that different cultures live side by side without much mixing. The area has a mix of families and couples, and the police station is easily approachable.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, there is a good tram connection to Amsterdam Central Station, making the city centre accessible without a car.
Albert Heijn is 500 metres away, Vomar is 684 metres, and Dekamarkt is 875 metres. For schools, Willibrordschool (primary) is 258 metres, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova (secondary) is 669 metres, and Daltonschool Neptunus (primary) is 679 metres. All are within a short walk.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a comfortable home. In the neighbourhood, 59.4% of homes have label A and 40.6% have A+, so this apartment is in line with the local standard.
There are currently 29 homes for sale in Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, with prices ranging from €435,000 to €1,650,000. The average price per m² is €6,002, so this apartment at €5,417 per m² is below average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
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