Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Mercatorstraat in Amsterdam's Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a piece of the city's early 20th-century housing stock. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €425,000, the asking price is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €527,143, which is keen compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a quiet residential pocket within Amsterdam's Erasmuspark district. With 1,740 residents, it's a compact area where most households are singles or couples without children. The streets are lined with early 20th-century architecture, and the neighbourhood has a calm, village-like feel despite being in the city. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from statistics: it's a predominantly adult population, with many people aged 25 to 45. For a closer look at the area, see the Robert Scottbuurt-Oost neighbourhood.
Daily life here revolves around the Erasmuspark, just a couple of streets away. For groceries, you have a Dirk supermarket a five-minute walk away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are well within reach: Rosa Boekdrukker school is a couple of streets away, and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, so you benefit from all the city's amenities while living on a quiet street.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Makelaars van Amsterdam. The agent has not published an energy label, so that detail is missing from the listing.
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The asking price of €425,000 is 19% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€527,143) and also below the median of €485,000. Given that the average price per m² in the area is €8,145, this 57 m² apartment works out to about €7,456 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average. So the price is on the keen side compared to other listings in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Rosa Boekdrukker school is about 360 m away, Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is 547 m, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is 610 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a quiet, residential area with mostly early 20th-century buildings. It has a small population of 1,740, with many singles and couples. The Erasmuspark is just around the corner, and there are supermarkets and schools within a short walk. It's a calm pocket within Amsterdam.
Makelaars van Amsterdam has published only the street and price on several channels.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €527,143 | €485,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,145 | – |
| Rent price | €2,322 p/m | €2,322 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €41 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I've lived here for over 15 years and it's always been nice (except for that one idiot living above me, but oh well). The only downside is the number of homes bought up by landlords and then sublet at too high a price.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €529,218 | €473,073 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,416 | – |
| Rent price | €2,437 p/m | €2,483 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 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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