Rijnbuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1936 apartment on Kribbestraat sits in the Rijnbuurt-Midden area, a stone's throw from the Amstel river. At 55 m² it's compact but efficient, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. The asking price of €550,000 is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €1.2 million, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area, the average flat here is 100 m². For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size and label.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a densely built neighbourhood (5,375 addresses per km²) with a young, mixed population, nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. It's a place of one-person households (705) and few families with children (225), giving it a calm, grown-up feel. The streets are lined with pre-war architecture (95% of homes built before 1945), and the area has a strong sense of community. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood Rijnbuurt-Midden is known for its leafy squares and easy-going atmosphere.
Your morning bread run is a two-minute walk to Vomar or Albert Heijn. For school runs, IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are both just around the corner. A primary school, a supermarket, and a child daycare are all within a five-minute stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital, but this corner feels distinctly local.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Heeren Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Kribbestraat 20-1, Amsterdam
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About Kribbestraat 20-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 54% below the neighbourhood average of €1.2 million, but the flat is also 45% smaller than the typical 100 m² home here. At €10,000 per m² (based on 55 m²), it's in line with the local average of €9,670 per m². Given the A energy label and central location, the price is competitive without being a bargain.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a densely populated, pre-war neighbourhood with a young, single-oriented demographic. It's quiet but not sleepy, with plenty of cafes and restaurants within walking distance. The area scores high on urbanity (score 1), meaning everything you need is close by. Crime is moderate (135 total offences), typical for a central Amsterdam pocket.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. That's a reasonable distance for occasional train travel, though daily commuters might prefer a bike or tram connection.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren, both at 245 m. A Montessori school (15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal) is 306 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.7 km, so older children can walk or cycle easily.
The home has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 19% of homes have label A, and 9.5% have A+. This means low heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older properties in the area.
At 55 m², this apartment is 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². It's a compact two-room flat (typical for a pre-war apartment of this size), ideal for a single person or a couple who value location over space.
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