Legmeerpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Legmeerstraat is a classic Amsterdam flat: compact, efficient and full of character. At 49 m² it's smaller than the average in the Legmeerpleinbuurt, but the price of €535,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €745,647, a keen entry point for a home in this part of the city. For context, the median asking price in the area is €500,000, so this one sits just above that. If you're looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this is a realistic option in a sought-after pocket.
The Legmeerpleinbuurt is a dense, inner-city neighbourhood with a very high address density (7,707 addresses per km²). It's a place of one-person households (495) and young adults, the largest age group is 25 to 45 (710 residents). Families with children are fewer (195), but the area has a lively, mixed feel. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the CBS figures show a typical Amsterdam urban profile: mostly flats (97% of homes are apartments), with a high proportion of rental properties (68%). The neighbourhood is well served by shops and public transport, and the Vondelpark is just a ten-minute walk away.
Your daily errands are a breeze: Dirk is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For bread or a quick lunch, you're spoilt for choice. Schools are also close: the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is about the same distance. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, which means you have all the city's amenities, museums, parks, restaurants, within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via DorenbosIRasch Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Legmeerstraat 63-1, Amsterdam
Data from Legmeerpleinbuurt
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About Legmeerstraat 63-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 28% below the average asking price in the Legmeerpleinbuurt (€745,647) and slightly above the median of €500,000. Given that the flat is smaller than average (49 m² vs 83 m²), the price per m² works out at about €10,918, which is above the neighbourhood average of €9,208 per m². So while the total price is relatively low, you're paying a premium per square metre for the compact size.
The home has energy label B, which is good for a 1930s building. In the neighbourhood, only 14.3% of homes have label B, while the majority (57.1%) have label C. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
Dirk is just 29 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 191 metres away, also just around the corner. For a wider selection, there are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres.
Primary schools within a five-minute walk include Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (513 m) and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker (519 m). For secondary education, the Tobiasschool VMBO is 449 m away and Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 545 m away.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride.
The Legmeerpleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles, with many one-person households. The housing stock is almost entirely flats, and the area has a lively, central feel. The Vondelpark is within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Legmeerpleinbuurt