Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Narva-eiland sits in a brand-new part of Amsterdam, with clean lines and a fresh feel. At 131 m² it is a generous size for a rental home, and the A energy label means it is efficient to heat. The rent of €3,800 is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €3,152, so it is on the high side, but you are paying for a larger-than-average floor area (25% bigger than the local norm). For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Houthavens-West is a young, rapidly growing district on the western edge of Amsterdam's harbour area. With 4,625 residents and a high address density of 3,710 per km², it feels very urban. Most homes are apartments (only 7% are single-family houses), and just over half are owner-occupied. The population is skewed towards 25- to 45-year-olds, and many households are singles or couples without children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS data. The Houthavens-West neighbourhood is still taking shape, with new buildings and amenities appearing.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School are both a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by restaurants and a GP practice, both within a few minutes' walk. The municipality of Amsterdam oversees the wider city amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including JLG Real Estate, Funda, Pararius and vva.amsterdam.
Details of this home
Narva-eiland 209, Amsterdam
Data from Houthavens-West
Data from Houthavens-West
125 within 5 km
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About Narva-eiland 209, Amsterdam
The rent is 21% above the neighbourhood average of €3,152, but the apartment is also 25% larger than the local average (131 m² vs 105 m²). So you are paying a premium for extra space and a modern build. Whether it is fair depends on your budget and how much you value the larger floor area and A energy label.
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 20 days, which is relatively quick. This suggests demand is strong, so if you are interested, you may want to act promptly.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and likely has low heating costs compared to older properties. You can expect a comfortable indoor climate without high energy bills.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Public transport connections in the area are good, with bus and tram options nearby.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (268 m), Onze Amsterdamse School (289 m), and De Zeeheld (529 m). For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 618 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The CBS data records 191 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure it is hard to compare. Houthavens-West is a relatively new residential area, and the overall impression from the data is that it is a typical urban neighbourhood.
The closest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 336 m, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 542 m away, and another Albert Heijn is 976 m. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is about 1.1 km. So daily shopping is convenient on foot.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houthavens-West
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