Valeriusbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Koninginneweg sits in a stately 1901 building, with high ceilings and period details that give it a sense of space and light. At 160 m², it's a generous home in one of the city's most desirable postcodes. The asking price of €1,800,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €1,572,500, but the size and energy label B (better than most in the area) help explain it. For context, the average price per m² in the Valeriusbuurt-Oost is €13,314, and this home works out at €11,250 per m², so you're getting more space for your money. See how it compares to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Valeriusbuurt-Oost is a leafy, residential pocket of Amsterdam Oud-Zuid, known for its wide streets and pre-war architecture. With 1,415 residents, it's a relatively small neighbourhood, and most homes are apartments (only 3% are single-family houses). The area is popular with families, 230 households have children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. One resident, who grew up here, describes it as a "very cosy and child-friendly environment" and a "fairly quiet neighbourhood". That matches the feel: despite being in the city centre, the streets are calm, and Vondelpark is just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood Valeriusbuurt-Oost has a strong sense of community, with a mix of long-term residents and newcomers.
For your morning bread and groceries, you have a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn both just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are plenty of schools within walking distance: De Kleine Nicolaas primary school is on your doorstep, and the well-regarded Het Amsterdams Lyceum (secondary) is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP and a child daycare centre just around the corner, and a park or public garden a couple of streets away. Restaurants are abundant, the nearest is on your doorstep. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital, though the nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties and DSTRCT Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Koninginneweg 117-2, Amsterdam
Good · 1 resident
I grew up here as a child. Really a very nice, fairly quiet neighbourhood
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About Koninginneweg 117-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,800,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €1,572,500, but the apartment is also larger than average (160 m² vs 156 m²). The price per m² works out at €11,250, which is below the neighbourhood average of €13,314 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting good value for the space. Homes in this area typically sell within 43 days, which suggests steady demand.
The apartment has energy label B, which is quite efficient for a building from 1901. In the neighbourhood, only about 27% of homes have label A or better, so this is a good score. You can expect reasonable energy costs, though older buildings may still have some heat loss through single-glazed windows or uninsulated walls, check the specific features with the agent.
Valeriusbuurt-Oost is very family-friendly. One resident who grew up here calls it a 'very cosy and child-friendly environment' and a 'fairly quiet neighbourhood'. There are 230 households with children, and the area has several primary schools within walking distance, including De Kleine Nicolaas and 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum. The Vondelpark is just a couple of streets away, and the streets are calm and safe.
You have a Jumbo and an Albert Heijn both just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza organic supermarket a couple of streets away. There are also many restaurants, with the nearest on your doorstep. A GP and a child daycare centre are within a couple of streets, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is well-served for daily needs.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives you access to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond, though the neighbourhood itself is well-connected by tram and bus lines.
In the most recent data, there were 136 reported crimes in the neighbourhood. That's a moderate number for a central Amsterdam area, but the resident review describes it as a 'fairly quiet neighbourhood', and the streets feel safe during the day and evening.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valeriusbuurt-Oost
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