Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Lumièrestraat sits in the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, a modern neighbourhood on Amsterdam's IJburg islands. Built in 2008, it has an A+ energy label and 87 m² of living space. The asking price of €525,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €775,241, making it a keen entry point into this area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a relatively young area, with most homes built between 1990 and 2010. It's a family-friendly neighbourhood with many households with children. Based on five reviews, residents appreciate the wide streets and water in summer, but some note a lack of community interaction. One resident says: 'Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones.' Another describes it as 'a great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know.' The neighbourhood has a mix of cultures, and the snack bar around the corner is a popular meeting spot. For more details, see the Ed Pelsterparkbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For schools, SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg is on your doorstep, and primary schools De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel are a couple of streets away. The Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a police station, which adds to the sense of safety. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Lumièrestraat 62, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones. Connection within the neighbourhood and with other neighbourhoods and the city itself is what I miss most. The water in summer makes up for a lot of that, but winters are very isolated. Although the streets themselves are Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey, nature is all around the streets. I prefer to be there, and people are friendlier there, than on the street itself. Green spaces and human interaction do something to a person. Many cultures live side by side (plus point!), but unfortunately they don't mix to form a new culture. The snack bar around the corner is the best community centre. Just like nature here, really. Everything is arranged side by side, not organically. The neighbourhood is for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home. A lot of waste and food is left on the street (also cleaned up by the municipality), which in my view is linked to a lack of community building/neighbourly care, more self-interest and less interest in neighbourhood interactions. The police station in the neighbourhood is very friendly and easily approachable. That gives a pleasant sense of safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here, great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know. Been through a lot.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell my experience is more that there are sometimes conflicts with the neighbours but that mainly concerns the block itself. Sometimes we manage to sort it out but often it's also a few who make decisions, which could always be different in my opinion. Overall it is a safe neighbourhood. Where you can certainly have a laugh. There are lots of playgrounds for children which is very safe.
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About Lumièrestraat 62, Amsterdam
The asking price of €525,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €775,241, and also below the median of €725,000. However, the apartment's 87 m² is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 129 m². Compared to similar apartments in Amsterdam, this price is on the keen side, especially given the A+ energy label and modern build year.
The Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a modern, family-oriented area on IJburg with wide streets and water features. It has a mix of cultures and a good tram connection to the city centre. Some residents feel the neighbourhood lacks community interaction, but others love the memories and people they know. The snack bar around the corner serves as a local hub.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, just 474 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 869 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are also Vomar, Jumbo and Lidl within a couple of kilometres.
Several schools are within walking distance: SBO Het Spectrum vestiging IJburg (180 m), primary schools De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel (both 354 m), and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school (422 m). There are also other primary and secondary schools within a short distance.
The apartment has an A+ energy label, which is the highest possible rating. This means it is very energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have an A+ label and 59.4% have an A label, so this home is among the most efficient.
The neighbourhood has a good tram connection to Central Station, as noted by residents. The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so trams and buses are the main public transport options for getting around Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood has a police station that residents describe as friendly and easily approachable, which contributes to a pleasant sense of safety. The total number of reported crimes in the area is 145, but without context, it's hard to compare. Residents generally feel safe.
The average price per m² for homes sold in the neighbourhood is €6,002. For this apartment, the price per m² is about €6,034 (€525,000 / 87 m²), which is very close to the neighbourhood average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
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