Under offer
John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment sits on a lively street in the John Franklinbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam-West that feels both urban and settled. At 45 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and classic 1926 bones give it character. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €480,000 for a larger 58 m² home, though supply is very limited, only one other apartment is currently for sale. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you're paying for location and period charm.
The neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt is a dense, young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and over half of households are single-person. It's a very urban setting with over 10,500 addresses per km². There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the vibe is unmistakably Amsterdam-West, busy, diverse, and full of life. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of rental homes, so owner-occupied apartments like this one stand out.
Your daily bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn (a couple of streets away), with Dirk and Aldi also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is on your doorstep, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is just around the corner. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you'd expect, restaurants, parks, and a library are all within a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, so you'll rely on tram or bike for longer journeys.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Heeren Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you have two channels to view it. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than most of the current supply in the neighbourhood, something to factor into your running costs.
Details of this home
Marco Polostraat 255-1, Amsterdam
Data from John Franklinbuurt
Data from John Franklinbuurt
142 within 5 km
181 within 5 km
About Marco Polostraat 255-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is €425,000 for 45 m², which works out at €9,444 per m². That's above the neighbourhood average of €8,276 per m², but the only other apartment currently for sale is larger (58 m²) and priced at €480,000. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €503,133, so the market is active. You're paying a premium for the location and period features.
The energy label is D. In this neighbourhood, most of the current supply has a better label, so this apartment is less efficient than average. That means higher heating costs to expect, but no exact amounts are given. The building dates from 1926, so insulation may be limited.
The John Franklinbuurt is very urban with a high density of addresses. You have supermarkets like Albert Heijn and Dirk within a few minutes' walk, and several primary schools nearby. Restaurants and a park are also close. The area is popular with young professionals and singles, and the streets have a lively, pre-war character.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, Amsterdam-West is well served by trams and buses, and cycling is the norm.
The floor area is 45 m², which typically accommodates one or two rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
No garden or outdoor space is mentioned in the listing. The plot size is not given, so it's safe to assume there is no private outdoor area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt
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