Columbusplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1929 apartment on Marco Polostraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam-West, where the streets have a classic Amsterdam feel with tall windows and brick facades. At 67 m² and energy label C, it's a solid size for a couple or a single person. The asking price of €650,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €554,590, so it's on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Columbusplein e.o. is densely urban with over 10,000 addresses per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the mix of singles and couples gives it a dynamic, city feel. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of older buildings, all built before 1945, and energy labels vary, with over a third at D or lower.
Daily life here is convenient. For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, a Dirk a couple of streets away, and an Aldi nearby. For school runs, the Joop en Willy Westerweel primary school is a couple of streets away, and the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of parks and restaurants within walking distance, so you're never far from a bite or a bit of green.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-West and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Marco Polostraat 67H, Amsterdam
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
149 within 5 km
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About Marco Polostraat 67H, Amsterdam
The asking price is 17% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€554,590) and also above the median of €525,000. However, the average price per m² in the area is €9,135, and this apartment works out at about €9,701 per m². Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the specific location and the apartment's condition.
Columbusplein e.o. is a very densely populated area with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's a mix of singles and couples, with few children. The housing stock is all pre-war, so you get classic Amsterdam architecture. The area is lively and urban, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit far for a daily commute by foot, but cycling is common in Amsterdam.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The closest is Joop en Willy Westerweel at about 223 m, followed by 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn at 389 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's worth checking the specific insulation and heating system.
At the time of writing, there are 17 apartments for sale in Columbusplein e.o. The average asking price is €554,590, and the average size is 62 m². So this apartment is slightly larger than average and priced above the typical asking price.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Columbusplein en omgeving