Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nicolaas Maesstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 175 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average rental in the area. The rent of €6,250 is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €4,565, so it is on the high side, but then you are paying for a home that is 65% bigger than the norm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price.
The Hondecoeterbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket within the Museumkwartier. It is a very densely populated area (address density 7,199 per km²), yet it feels calm thanks to the wide streets and plane trees. Most homes are apartments, and the population is mixed: many singles, couples without children, and a fair number of older residents. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its stately architecture and proximity to museums. The Hondecoeterbuurt neighbourhood is a sought-after address.
Your daily routine here is well served. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn and a Coop a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance: primary schools Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Nicolaas Maes, and secondary schools Sweelinck College and Fons Vitae Lyceum. The Vondelpark is a couple of streets away, perfect for a weekend stroll. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you would expect.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Voogd Makelaardij.
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Nicolaas Maesstraat 77-2, Amsterdam
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About Nicolaas Maesstraat 77-2, Amsterdam
The rent is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €4,565, but the apartment is also 65% larger than the average (175 m² vs 106 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €35.71, which is below the neighbourhood average of €46.41 per m². So while the total rent is high, you are getting more space for your money.
Rental properties in the Hondecoeterbuurt are let on average within 21 days. That is a relatively fast market, so if you are interested, you will need to move quickly.
The apartment has energy label C. That is a reasonable rating: it means the home is fairly efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It is not as efficient as an A or B label, but it is better than D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include Hildebrand Van Loonschool (159 m) and Nicolaas Maes (224 m). For secondary education, Sweelinck College is 134 m away and Fons Vitae Lyceum is 316 m away.
The neighbourhood recorded 127 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate number for a dense urban area. The Hondecoeterbuurt is generally considered a safe and pleasant neighbourhood.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 278 m. Other options include another Albert Heijn (656 m), Coop (668 m), and Jumbo (736 m), all within a ten-minute walk.
The building was constructed in 1906, so it is over a century old. That means it has classic Amsterdam architecture with high ceilings and large windows, typical of the period.
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