Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Mercatorstraat sits in the lively Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, a stone's throw from Erasmuspark. At 57 m² with energy label C, it's a compact but characterful home in a sought-after part of Amsterdam West. The asking price of €450,000 is keen, 15% below the neighbourhood average of €527,143, making it a sharp option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a dense, urban pocket with 1,740 residents and a very high address density (8,177 per km²). It's a young area: nearly half the population is between 25 and 45, and most households are singles or couples without children. The neighbourhood is almost entirely pre-war housing, with no single-family homes, all flats. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the area is known for its mix of quiet residential streets and easy access to the city's buzz.
Daily errands are a breeze: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Rosa Boekdrukker primary school is a couple of streets away, and Tijl Uilenspiegelschool is within easy walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from the capital, parks, restaurants, and cultural spots are all close by, with Erasmuspark and several eateries on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including van der Linden Groep, Funda, Huispedia, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Mercatorstraat 97-2, Amsterdam
Data from Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
Data from Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
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About Mercatorstraat 97-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is 15% below the average asking price in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost (€527,143) and also under the median of €485,000. Given the 57 m² size and energy label C, it's priced keenly compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood. However, sold properties in the area averaged €550,440 over the past period, so the market has been strong.
Robert Scottbuurt-Oost is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young professionals and couples, with few children. The housing stock is entirely pre-war apartments, and most homes are owner-occupied. The area feels lively but residential, with Erasmuspark and several restaurants just around the corner.
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 (368 m), Tijl Uilenspiegelschool (524 m), and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (625 m). Secondary schools are a bit further, at 1.4 km on average.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. Most homes in the neighbourhood (45.5%) also have label C.
At the time of writing, there are 14 apartments for sale in Robert Scottbuurt-Oost, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €900,000. The average size is 66 m², so this 57 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced below the average per m² (€8,145 vs. €7,895 for this home).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Robert Scottbuurt-Oost
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