Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat sits in the Trompbuurt, a quiet pocket of the Geuzenbuurt. With 57 m² and an energy label C, it's a manageable home with original 1925 character. The asking price of €500,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €741,842, and you can see more apartments in Amsterdam to get a sense of the market.
Two residents give the Trompbuurt an average 7.69 out of 10. One says: "It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret." Another calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with an ice cream shop and a playground, though they wish there were more facilities for older children. The area is densely populated (11,559 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with many young adults aged 25-45. For more context, check out the neighbourhood Trompbuurt.
For your morning bread, the Aldi is just around the corner, and there are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a five-minute walk. Three primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Admiraal De Ruyterschool, De Visserschool, and St. Janschool, all within 300 metres. A GP and a restaurant are also on your doorstep. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, though the nearest train station is 3.5 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Keij & Stefels B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat 41-1, Amsterdam
Good · 2 residents
It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret. My primary school days in this neighbourhood were really perfect and the restaurants and shops are also very good. But there are many students and expats, which makes me feel a certain divide and not much community. I myself would like to move out, but that's certainly not possible in my neighbourhood because they are far too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy, there is an ice cream shop and a playground called de ruige speeltijn but now it's for babies because everything is getting super small, which is a shame, but the rest is great. We get along well and some of my friends live very close by, which is also nice. But I do think there should be more playgrounds for older children, because babies are fine at home too, but older kids just end up on their phones or laptops, so more playgrounds for older children, that's the only thing.
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About Maarten Harpertszoon Trompstraat 41-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €500,000 is 33% below the average asking price in the Trompbuurt (€741,842) and also below the median of €695,000. However, this apartment is smaller than average (57 m² vs 81 m²). Given the lower price per m² (€8,772 vs the neighbourhood average of €9,305), it appears priced for its size.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a common label for a 1925 building, and it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. In the Trompbuurt, 50% of homes have label C, so this is typical for the area.
The Trompbuurt has a mix of residents, with many singles (940 one-person households) and fewer families with children (345). Residents note a lack of community feeling and a divide between students/expats and longer-term locals. There are playgrounds, but one resident feels they cater more to babies than older children. Schools are close by, but the area may not have the strong family vibe some seek.
An Aldi is just 82 metres away, and several Albert Heijn supermarkets are within a five-minute walk. There are also restaurants, a GP, and a library within walking distance. The neighbourhood is very urban (address density 11,559 per km²), so most daily needs are covered on foot.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away, so it's not ideal for direct rail connections. However, Amsterdam's extensive tram and bus network serves the area, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike or public transport.
Given the size (57 m²) and price, this apartment likely appeals to singles or couples without children. The neighbourhood has many young adults (25-45) and a high proportion of one-person households. It's a practical city home rather than a family house.
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