Under offer
John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Marco Polostraat in Amsterdam is a compact home in a lively part of the city. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €375,000, the price is below the neighbourhood average of €480,000, but without the floor area it is hard to compare. For context, the neighbourhood has only one other apartment for sale, and recently sold apartments went for around €503,000. This is one of the apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
The John Franklinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood in Amsterdam West. With over 10,500 addresses per square kilometre, it is very lively. Most homes are pre-war, and the area is popular with young professionals and couples, over half of households are single-person. There are few children here, and the average household size is just 1.6. The neighbourhood has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, with 17% owner-occupied. It is part of the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood, which has a strong community feel despite its central location.
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Rosa Boekdrukker school just a few steps away and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes a short walk further. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station about 3 km away. Parks and green spaces are close by, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the neighbourhood. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
Details of this home
Marco Polostraat 255-2, Amsterdam
Data from John Franklinbuurt
Data from John Franklinbuurt
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About Marco Polostraat 255-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €375,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €480,000 and also below the average sold price of €503,000 for apartments in the John Franklinbuurt. However, without the floor area or energy label, it is difficult to assess value per square metre. The only other apartment for sale in the neighbourhood is listed at €480,000, so this one is priced lower.
The John Franklinbuurt is a very urban area with a high address density. It is mostly pre-war housing, and the population is dominated by singles and young couples. There are few families with children. The area has a residential feel with many restaurants, shops, and parks nearby. Crime figures are moderate, with 89 total offences recorded.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 244 metres away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. Dirk is about 384 metres, and Aldi is about 501 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient on foot.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. The closest is Rosa Boekdrukker at 112 metres, followed by Islamitische basisschool Al Maes at 244 metres, and Joop en Willy Westerweel at 343 metres. Secondary education is about 1.2 km away.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, so it is not within walking distance but is reachable by bike or bus.
The agent has not published the energy label for this apartment. As a result, the energy efficiency of the home is unknown.
The floor area is 45 m², but without room details, the layout is unknown.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. No outdoor space is stated.
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