Jacob Geelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Maria Beshof 42 is a brand-new build, completed in 2024, with an A+++ energy label, about as efficient as it gets. At 50 m² it's compact, but the price of €400,000 is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically sell for more per square metre.
The Jacob Geelbuurt is a densely urban area (over 4600 addresses per km²) with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident calls it a 7.2 overall, adding 'for the rest I'm just very rich as a student'. Another describes a 'restless neighbourhood with many unstable families', citing nuisance and a lack of safety. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of one-person households and a relatively young population. For more context, see the Jacob Geelbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. The Huizingaschool for primary education is a couple of streets away, and the Comenius Lyceum for secondary school is on your doorstep. A park or public garden is also just around the corner, and a train station is a ten-minute walk. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via MAKELAAR BERT.
Details of this home
Maria Beshof 42, Amsterdam
Fair · 2 residents
I said it already
Auto-translated to English by AIPartly due to nuisance from next-door neighbours (which borders on harassing behaviour), I feel powerless against negative behaviour and intimidation from others. There are genuinely friendly people, but due to the decline of this neighbourhood, you see/sense that people live on islands. Little genuine involvement or social behaviour from others, little empathy or taking responsibility for one's own behaviour, aggression/aggressive behaviour, and that makes the living environment (also indoors) offer little to no safety. I write from daily experience and it is sickening. The housing shortage and rules offer no other escape options. Very sad.
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About Maria Beshof 42, Amsterdam
The asking price of €400,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €492,417, and the median price in the area is €412,500. Given that the apartment is brand new with an A+++ energy label, the price looks keen compared to other homes on the market. However, the floor area of 50 m² is 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 67 m², so the price per square metre is in line with local rates.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The property was built in 2024, so it meets modern building standards with excellent insulation and likely includes features like a heat pump and solar panels.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or beyond.
Based on two resident reviews, experiences vary. One resident rates the neighbourhood a 7.2 and mentions being 'very rich as a student'. Another describes a 'restless neighbourhood with many unstable families', citing nuisance and a lack of safety. The area has a mix of young professionals and families, with a high proportion of one-person households.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Lidl is 388 m away (just around the corner), Albert Heijn is 441 m (a five-minute walk), and Dirk is 742 m away. For quick stops, there is also an AH to go at 408 m.
Yes, several schools are close by. The Huizingaschool (primary) is 159 m away, and the Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam (secondary) is just 99 m from the apartment. There are also two special education schools within 300 m.
The neighbourhood recorded 290 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for an area of this size. One resident review mentions 'aggressive behaviour' and feeling unsafe. However, another resident gives a 7.2 overall score. It's a mixed picture, so it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jacob Geelbuurt
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