Scheldebuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Lekstraat in Amsterdam feels generous from the moment you step in. With 175 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the neighbourhood average of 111 m². Built in 1928, it has the high ceilings and classic proportions you would expect from that era. The asking price of €895,000 is 17% above the average for apartments in Amsterdam, which reflects the extra square metres.
The Scheldebuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid. Most of the housing stock dates from before 1945, giving the streets a cohesive, historic feel. The area is densely populated, with many singles and couples; the average household size is 1.8. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the figures show a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25-to-45-year-olds. The neighbourhood has a low crime rate relative to its density.
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Several primary schools are within a couple of streets away, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren. The Berlage Lyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP is also just around the corner. The train station is a fifteen-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including ME Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Lekstraat 178-3, Amsterdam
Data from Scheldebuurt-Oost
Data from Scheldebuurt-Oost
146 within 5 km
185 within 5 km
About Lekstraat 178-3, Amsterdam
The asking price is 17% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €766,056. However, this apartment is also 58% larger than the average (175 m² vs 111 m²). So the price per square metre is roughly in line with the market. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space.
The energy label is C. That is a common label for pre-war apartments in this area, over half of the homes in Scheldebuurt-Oost have label C. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. The home was built in 1928, so it may not have the same insulation as a modern build.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk. The address density is very high, so public transport options are plentiful.
The neighbourhood has 2,430 residents, with a high proportion of singles (680 one-person households) and couples without children (410). There are 280 households with children. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years old (1,110 people). It is a diverse, urban area with a mix of ages.
At the time of writing, there are 18 apartments for sale in Scheldebuurt-Oost. The average asking price is €766,056, and the median is €722,500. Prices range from €425,000 to €1,525,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 35 days.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (65 m), IBS Elif Amsterdam (144 m), and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren (144 m). For secondary education, the Berlage Lyceum is 549 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is not possible to say whether there is private outdoor space. Many apartments in this area have no garden, but some have a balcony, you would need to check the listing details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Oost