Columbusplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1929 apartment on Magalhaensplein sits in a neighbourhood where the streets hum with daily life. At 49 m² it's compact but well-proportioned, with an energy label D, typical for a home of this era. The asking price of €425,000 is keen: 23% below the neighbourhood average of €554,590, making it one of the more affordable apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Columbusplein e.o. is densely built with pre-war architecture and a very strong urban feel (over 10,000 addresses per km²). It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The mix of singles and families gives it a lively, unpretentious character. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the figures speak of a neighbourhood that's popular with people who want city life without the tourist crowds.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is on your doorstep, and several others are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital, but here in the west you're a ten-minute walk from the nearest park and a short cycle from the centre.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fred Koot Makelaardij.
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Magalhaensplein 9-1, Amsterdam
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
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About Magalhaensplein 9-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 23% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€554,590) and also below the median of €525,000. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €486,208, so this apartment is priced competitively. The lower price reflects the compact size and older energy label.
Columbusplein e.o. is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Most residents are young adults, and there are many single-person households. The streets are lively, with shops and cafes nearby. It's a pre-war neighbourhood, so the architecture is classic Amsterdam style.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle. Tram and bus stops are closer, making public transport accessible.
Dirk is just around the corner (224 m), Aldi is a couple of streets away (378 m), and Albert Heijn is also within a five-minute walk (384 m). You have several options for daily groceries.
The nearest primary school, Joop en Willy Westerweel, is on your doorstep (224 m). Other primary schools like Islamitische basisschool Al Maes and 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn are within a five-minute walk. Secondary schools are further away, at about 1.7 km.
Energy label D is average for a home built in 1929. It means the home is not as energy-efficient as modern builds, so heating costs may be higher. Over a third of homes in the neighbourhood have a label D or lower.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Columbusplein en omgeving