Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis modern apartment on Memeleiland sits in Amsterdam's newest maritime quarter, where the IJ harbour meets contemporary architecture. Built in 2018 with an A+ energy label, the 72 m² home is compact but efficient. At €660,000, the asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, a keen entry point for this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you're paying for location and quality.
Neighbourhood Houthavens-West is a brand-new district with a young, dynamic population. Nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are singles or couples without children. The area is densely built (3,710 addresses per km²) and very urban, yet it feels open thanks to the wide water views. There are no resident reviews yet, but the vibe is unmistakably modern Amsterdam: think coffee bars, waterfront walks, and a strong sense of community in the making.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Albert Heijn or Jumbo. For primary schools, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is a couple of streets away, and Onze Amsterdamse School is similarly close. The municipality Amsterdam provides excellent city-wide amenities, but within the neighbourhood you'll find a GP, restaurants, and a childcare centre all within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, a ten-minute cycle or short bus ride.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Living Real Estate.
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Memeleiland 116, Amsterdam
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About Memeleiland 116, Amsterdam
The asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, but the apartment is also 39% smaller than the average home in Houthavens-West (72 m² vs 119 m²). Given the modern build, A+ energy label, and prime waterfront location, the price is keen compared to other listings in the area.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is the highest possible rating. This means very low energy costs for heating and electricity, and the home is built to modern sustainability standards. In Houthavens-West, 40.6% of homes have A+ and the rest have A, so this is typical for the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from the apartment. That's about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (211 m), Onze Amsterdamse School (248 m), and De Zeeheld (467 m). For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 604 m away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
Houthavens-West is a very urban, densely built area with a young population. Most residents are between 25 and 45, and households are predominantly singles or couples without children. The neighbourhood is modern and still developing, with a mix of apartments and water views. It's a lively, contemporary part of Amsterdam.
There are currently 52 homes for sale in Houthavens-West, with prices ranging from €299,000 to €4,280,000. The median price is €920,000, so this apartment at €660,000 is below the median, reflecting its smaller size.
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