Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1906 apartment on Nicolaas Maesstraat sits in the heart of the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 140 m² of living space and an energy label C, it offers generous proportions typical of the era. At €1,650,000, the price is in line with the market, the median in the Hondecoeterbuurt is €1,562,500, and the average price per m² is €12,779. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one sits comfortably in the upper range.
The Hondecoeterbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket within the Museumkwartier. It's a mix of families and professionals, with many original features preserved. The neighbourhood has no resident reviews in the data, but the figures speak: mostly pre-war buildings, a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, and a very strong urban density (7,199 addresses per km²). The neighbourhood Hondecoeterbuurt is known for its proximity to museums, parks, and high-end shopping, yet it remains surprisingly tranquil.
Your morning routine could start at Albert Heijn just around the corner or the one a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Hildebrand Van Loonschool is on your doorstep, and the Nicolaas Maes school is a short walk. Secondary schools like Sweelinck College and Fons Vitae Lyceum are within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural amenities you'd expect, from the Rijksmuseum to the Vondelpark, both within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Mar. J. Heule Makelaardij BV and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Nicolaas Maesstraat 96-3, Amsterdam
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About Nicolaas Maesstraat 96-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,650,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €1,562,500 and below the average of €1,851,500. Given the 140 m² size and location, it's priced in line with the market. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €1,510,694, so the asking price is slightly above recent sales, but not unusually so.
The apartment has energy label C. This is a decent rating for a 1906 building, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, about 18% of homes have label C, while 35% have D or lower. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 2 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so you're well connected without needing a car.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Hildebrand Van Loonschool (primary) is just 88 m away, and the Nicolaas Maes school (primary) is 114 m. For secondary education, Sweelinck College (244 m) and Fons Vitae Lyceum (259 m) are both close by.
The neighbourhood recorded 127 total crimes in the latest data, which for a very densely populated area (7,199 addresses per km²) is relatively low. It's considered a safe, family-friendly area with a calm atmosphere despite being in the city centre.
The Hondecoeterbuurt has a mix of households: about 27% are singles, 15% are families with children, and 15% are couples without children. The average household size is 1.9. It's popular with professionals and families who value culture and green spaces.
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