Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2021-built apartment on Narva-eiland sits in a young, waterside neighbourhood where everything feels fresh and contemporary. At €675,000, the asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, though the 61 m² floor area is also smaller than the local norm. That makes this a relatively accessible entry point into a sought-after part of Amsterdam, especially when you compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Houthavens-West is a recently built district on the IJ, with modern architecture and wide quays. The area has a young, energetic feel: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many households are singles or couples without children. With an address density of 3,710 per km², it's very urban, yet the waterfront gives it an open, airy character. The neighbourhood Houthavens-West is still developing, so new shops and cafes are appearing steadily. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the mix of new homes and waterside living speaks for itself.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout and Onze Amsterdamse School are both on your doorstep, while Het 4e Gymnasium covers secondary education. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you'd expect, from restaurants to a library and a park.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: DSTRCT Amsterdam and DSTRCT | Forbes Global Properties on Funda.
Details of this home
Narva-eiland 225, Amsterdam
Data from Houthavens-West
Data from Houthavens-West
125 within 5 km
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About Narva-eiland 225, Amsterdam
The asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, but the apartment is also 49% smaller than the average home in Houthavens-West (61 m² vs 119 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with the local market, given the modern build and energy label A++.
The apartment has energy label A++, the highest possible rating. This means very low energy costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In Houthavens-West, 40.6% of homes have label A+ or better, so this home is among the most efficient in the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Houthavens-West has a young population, with many residents aged 25-45. About 32% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. The area is safe, with 191 reported crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a dense urban neighbourhood.
Sold homes in Houthavens-West spent an average of 44 days on the market, which is fairly typical for Amsterdam. The neighbourhood has 52 apartments currently for sale, so there is a reasonable choice.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houthavens-West
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