Van der Pekbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Meidoornplein sits in the Van der Pekbuurt, a pocket of Amsterdam that feels like a little village among the high-rises. The area is still being renovated and is fully under development, but already beautiful. At €400,000 for 47 m², the price is in line with the neighbourhood average, the median in the Van der Pekbuurt is also €400,000. For more context, see apartments in Amsterdam.
Based on one review, residents describe a mix of poor and rich, with the area under development but already beautiful, "a little village among the apartment blocks." It is easily accessible by both car and public transport, though hygiene is a concern: "a lot of rubbish on the street and near the bins, I regularly see rats running around." The neighbourhood has 4,645 residents, mostly singles and couples, with many 25- to 45-year-olds. For more on the area, see the Van der Pekbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily bread and groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn and Vomar are both a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Hyperion Lyceum (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and primary schools like Taalschool Innoord and IKC Overhoeks are within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice on your doorstep and a park just around the corner. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is available through several channels, including Broersma Wonen.
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The asking price of €400,000 matches the median sale price in the Van der Pekbuurt exactly. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,803, and this apartment works out at about €8,511 per m², so it is in line with the local market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €383,578, taking about 36 days to sell.
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, it is not the most efficient, but not the least either. In the Van der Pekbuurt, about 18% of homes have label C, while 36% have D or lower.
The listing does not mention specific bus or tram lines, but the neighbourhood is described as easily accessible by public transport. The nearest train station is 4.8 km away, so for trains you would need a bus or bike connection.
The Van der Pekbuurt is a neighbourhood in transition, partly renovated, with a mix of incomes. One resident calls it "a little village among the apartment blocks" and praises its accessibility. However, street hygiene is a noted issue, with rubbish and rats mentioned. The area has many young adults and singles.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. Albert Heijn is 414 m away, Vomar 438 m, Dirk 552 m, and another Albert Heijn 588 m. All are about a five- to ten-minute walk from the apartment.
There are several schools within a short walk. The Hyperion Lyceum (secondary) is 414 m away, and primary schools include Taalschool Innoord (422 m), IKC Overhoeks (468 m), and Oecumenische basisschool Oranje Nassau (517 m).
How residents experience their neighbourhood
There is a mix of poor and rich, the neighbourhood is still being renovated and the area is fully under development, but already beautiful, a little village among the apartment blocks. Easily accessible by both car and public transport, I say: a top location. As for hygiene; a lot of rubbish on the street and near the bins, I regularly see rats running around.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €400,444 | €400,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,054 | – |
| Rent price | €2,750 p/m | €2,750 p/m |
How residents experience their district
There is a mix of poor and rich, the neighbourhood is still being renovated and the area is fully under development, but already beautiful, a little village among the apartment blocks. Easily accessible by both car and public transport, I say: a top location. As for hygiene; a lot of rubbish on the street and near the bins, I regularly see rats running around.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €472,947 | €441,211 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,942 | – |
| Rent price | €2,215 p/m | €2,215 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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