Weesperbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Korte Lepelstraat sits in the lively Weesperbuurt, a stone's throw from the Amstel and the city's cultural heart. With 46 m² of living space, it's a compact but well-laid-out home in a 1891 building. The asking price of €450,000 is 60% below the neighbourhood average of €1,118,207, which is keen given the size and location. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its affordability in a sought-after area.
The Weesperbuurt neighbourhood is a dense, urban enclave with a strong sense of history. It's home to around 3,160 residents, mostly singles (1,400 one-person households) and young professionals aged 25-45. The area has a very high address density (8,115 per km²), so it's bustling. There are no resident reviews available, but the CBS data paints a picture of a lively, central district with a mix of ages and a high proportion of rental properties (70%).
Daily life here is wonderfully convenient. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go and SPAR also a couple of streets away. The Dr. E. Boekmanschool is on your doorstep, and OBS Aldoende is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is within reach at Metis Montessori Lyceum. The area is packed with restaurants and a park is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including De Plantage Makelaars. The details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Korte Lepelstraat 95-3, Amsterdam
Data from Weesperbuurt
Data from Weesperbuurt
157 within 5 km
207 within 5 km
About Korte Lepelstraat 95-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is 60% below the neighbourhood average of €1,118,207, but the apartment is also smaller than average (46 m² vs 90 m²). The price per m² works out to about €9,783, which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,568 per m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is keen compared to other listings in the Weesperbuurt.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B indicates a reasonably efficient home, meaning energy costs should be moderate. It's better than the majority of homes in the neighbourhood, where 22.2% have labels D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The central location means most city destinations are easily reachable by bike or on foot.
The Weesperbuurt has a low proportion of families with children (200 households out of 1,830 homes). Most residents are singles or couples without children. There are primary schools nearby, including Dr. E. Boekmanschool just 43 m away, but the area is more suited to professionals and students than large families.
The floor area is 46 m², which typically accommodates a one-bedroom or studio layout, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact layout.
No garden or balcony is mentioned in the listing.
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