Molenbeekstraat 32-1
Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA warm welcome on Molenbeekstraat
This apartment on Molenbeekstraat in Amsterdam's Scheldebuurt-West feels like a cosy retreat in the middle of the city. The street is quiet, yet everything you need is close by. At €2,950 per month, the rent sits 12% below the neighbourhood average of €3,349, which makes it a keen option for a two-bedroom flat. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Life in Scheldebuurt-West
Scheldebuurt-West is a friendly, village-like pocket of Amsterdam, according to the one resident review we have. They describe it as a 'child-friendly cosy little village' where neighbours know each other and care. The same resident mentions that fun events are regularly organised, and their children built up many friends at the local school. With 50% one-person households and 22% families with children, the mix is lively but calm. This is a place where people tend to stay, as our reviewer has lived here for 19 years. You can read more about the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily life on the street
For your daily routine, the Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is also on your doorstep, while the Dongeschool is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is just around the corner. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means you have the entire city at your fingertips.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Dutch Housing Centre B.V. - Certified Expat Broker.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Molenbeekstraat 32-1, Amsterdam
Is €2,950 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking rent of €2,950 is 12% below the average rent in Scheldebuurt-West, which is €3,349. The average floor area in the neighbourhood is 101 m², while this apartment is 68 m², so the price per square metre is higher than the average of €36.62. Whether it is fair depends on what you value, but it is below the neighbourhood average in absolute terms.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance. A B label is relatively efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away. That is roughly a 15-minute walk or a short cycle.
What are the neighbours like in Scheldebuurt-West?
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood is described as a 'child-friendly cosy little village' where most people know each other and care about one another. The reviewer has lived there for 19 years and has a good relationship with the neighbours. Events are regularly organised, and children build up many friends in the area.
Which supermarkets are close by?
The Coop is just 75 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a minute. An Albert Heijn is 247 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 291 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 374 metres and a Dirk at 392 metres. You have plenty of choice for your daily shopping.
What schools are in the area?
The Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just 56 metres away, and the Dongeschool is 307 metres. For secondary education, the Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is 205 metres away, and the Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is 490 metres. There are also many other schools within 5 km.
Experiences from Scheldebuurt-West
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €810,520 | €775,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,912 | – |
| Rent price | €3,349 p/m | €3,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 p/m | – |
Experiences from Scheldebuurt
How residents experience their district
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre. The Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance. Child-friendly. The only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros - Lots of green (Beatrixpark opposite us) - Good amenities - Quiet street where kids can play - Cosy Maasstraat around the corner - Feels like a village in the middle of the city Cons - Dangerous traffic on Scheldestraat - Rubbish bins often too full, causing lots of waste next to the bins
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €801,263 | €787,188 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,935 | – |
| Rent price | €2,871 p/m | €2,763 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
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.
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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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €824,500 | €693,776 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,901 | – |
| Rent price | €2,801 p/m | €2,614 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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Molenbeekstraat 32-1, Amsterdam
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