Circus/Kermisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Marskramerstraat 53 sits in a quiet part of Amsterdam-Noord, where the streets feel calm and the neighbours know each other. At 53 m² it is compact but well laid out, with an energy label B that keeps heating costs manageable. The asking price of €325,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €381,700, making it the cheapest of the ten apartments currently for sale in the area, a keen entry point into the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
The Circus/Kermisbuurt is a small, family-oriented enclave in Oostzanerwerf. Most homes were built between 1970 and 2010, and the area has a mix of terraced houses and low-rise flats. With 55% owner-occupied homes and a high proportion of households with children, the streets have a settled, community feel. The neighbourhood is strongly urban (address density 1,933 per km²), yet a park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. For more context, see the Circus/Kermisbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: a five-minute walk takes you to Lidl for groceries, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are also within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, primary schools like De Bonkelaar and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf are just around the corner, while secondary school Kolom praktijkcollege Noord (KPCN) is a couple of streets away. The area is well served by public transport, and the city centre is easily reached by bike or bus. For more on the wider area, check the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Fransen & Kroes Makelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details easily.
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Marskramerstraat 53, Amsterdam
Data from Circus/Kermisbuurt
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About Marskramerstraat 53, Amsterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €381,700, and it is the cheapest of the ten apartments currently for sale in the Circus/Kermisbuurt. However, the floor area of 53 m² is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 74 m², so the lower price partly reflects the compact size. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €407,136, but those were larger properties.
The apartment has an energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label B and 20% have label A, so this home is in line with the local standard. A B label means relatively low energy costs compared to older, uninsulated homes, though exact bills depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so commuting by train is not very convenient from this location. However, the area is well connected by bus and bike to Amsterdam's city centre and other parts of the city.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: De Bonkelaar (451 m), Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf (570 m), Daltonschool De Poolster (695 m), and IKC Tuindorp (891 m). For secondary education, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord (KPCN) is just 335 m away.
Lidl is 554 m away (a five-minute walk), Albert Heijn is 714 m, Jumbo is 826 m, and Dekamarkt is 909 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily shopping easy.
Currently, ten homes are for sale in the Circus/Kermisbuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €550,000. The average asking price is €381,700, and the median is €362,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available.
The Circus/Kermisbuurt has a high proportion of households with children (205 out of 670 households) and a low share of single-person households. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area is quiet with a park just 200 m away. It is a family-friendly enclave within Amsterdam-Noord.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Circus/Kermisbuurt

