Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 45 m² apartment on Kraaipanstraat in the Transvaalbuurt-West is a classic Amsterdam flat from 1921, with an E energy label. At €400,000, the asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €519,586, making it a keenly priced entry into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one stands out for its affordability.
The neighbourhood Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban area with over 8,300 addresses per km². Based on three resident reviews, opinions are divided. One resident says: "A wonderful neighbourhood to live in, I have lived here for 79 years and still enjoy it greatly." Another describes it as "not a great neighbourhood," citing social tensions. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (1,315) and a relatively low average household size of 1.7.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are both close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a restaurant just around the corner and a park or public garden a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Heren van Snoek Makelaardij B.V. and on Funda.
Details of this home
Kraaipanstraat 31A, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
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Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
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About Kraaipanstraat 31A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €400,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€519,586) and also below the median of €450,000. Given the 45 m² floor area, the price per m² works out at about €8,889, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €9,282 per m². So it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market in Transvaalbuurt-West.
The home has an energy label E. This is below the current average for homes in the neighbourhood, where over 36% have label C and another 36% have D or lower. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes, so you can expect higher monthly bills.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
Resident reviews are mixed. One long-term resident says: 'A wonderful neighbourhood to live in, I have lived here for 79 years and still enjoy it greatly.' Another gives a score of 5.75 out of 10, mentioning social issues. The area has many single-person households and a diverse population.
In the past period, sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 36 days to sell. This suggests a reasonably active market, though not extremely fast. The current listing is priced below average, which may attract interest.
Primary schools within walking distance include Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (243 m) and IBS De Vijgenboom (330 m). For secondary education, Pieter Nieuwland College is about 373 m away. All are within a five-minute walk.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 300 m away, with Vomar and Lidl also within a couple of streets (308 m and 369 m respectively). For daily groceries, you have several options on your doorstep.
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