Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis modern apartment on Memeleiland sits in Amsterdam's newest harbour district, where the IJ waterfront meets contemporary architecture. Built in 2018 with an A+ energy label, the 141 m² home is part of a generation of homes built to high sustainability standards. At €1,195,000, the price is in line with the average for apartments in Amsterdam, though above the neighbourhood median of €920,000.
The neighbourhood Houthavens-West is a recently developed area with a young population: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and most households are singles or couples without children. The neighbourhood has a very high density (3,710 addresses per km²) and is classified as extremely urban. Almost all homes were built after 2010, and over 40% have an A+ energy label. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are on your doorstep: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School. For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a GP and restaurant just around the corner and a large supermarket a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Ramon Mossel Makelaardij and also appears on Funda.
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Memeleiland 160, Amsterdam
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About Memeleiland 160, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,195,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €920,000 but close to the average of €1,172,669 for homes currently for sale in Houthavens-West. Given the 141 m² floor area and A+ energy label, the price per m² (€8,475) is below the neighbourhood average of €9,670, so it appears competitive for a modern, energy-efficient apartment.
Houthavens-West is a very new, densely built neighbourhood on Amsterdam's waterfront. It attracts a young, urban crowd: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone or as a couple. The area is extremely urban with a high address density, and all homes were built after 2010, so the architecture is modern and energy performance is excellent.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Amsterdam's city centre and other public transport options are easily accessible by tram or bus from the neighbourhood.
Two primary schools are within a few minutes' walk: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (224 m) and Onze Amsterdamse School (260 m). For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 614 m away, about an eight-minute walk. Several other schools are within a kilometre.
The apartment has an A+ energy label, which is the highest rating. This means very low energy costs for heating and electricity, as the home is well insulated and likely has efficient systems. In Houthavens-West, 40.6% of homes have an A+ label, so this is a top-tier energy performer.
Currently, 52 homes are for sale in Houthavens-West, with prices ranging from €299,000 to €4,280,000. The average price per m² is €9,670, and the average floor area is 119 m². This apartment's 141 m² is above average, and its price per m² is below average.
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