Weesperbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Nieuwe Achtergracht sits in the lively Weesperbuurt, a stone's throw from the Amstel river. At 58 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label C. The asking price of €575,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, 49% below the average asking price of €1,118,586, partly because the floor area is 36% smaller than the typical 90 m² in the area. For context, this is one of the more affordable apartments in Amsterdam.
The Weesperbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of Amsterdam with a very strong city feel (address density 8,115 per km²). It's a mix of students, young professionals and older residents, over half of households are single-person. The streets are lined with restaurants and cafes, and the vibe is lively. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a high proportion of rental properties (70%) and a young demographic. It's a central spot with everything on your doorstep. Learn more about the Weesperbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner, there's a restaurant 0.3 km away. For groceries, you have an AH to go, a SPAR, and a full Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Dr. E. Boekmanschool, is 213 m away, and secondary schools like Metis Montessori Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.1 km away. For green space, a park is 0.6 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via JA! Makelaardij.
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Nieuwe Achtergracht 51-3, Amsterdam
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About Nieuwe Achtergracht 51-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €575,000 is 49% below the average asking price in the Weesperbuurt (€1,118,586). However, the apartment is also smaller than average at 58 m² versus 90 m². The price per square metre works out at about €9,914, which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,390 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size and location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1955). In the Weesperbuurt, 39.3% of homes have label C, and 21.4% have label B. A C label means reasonable energy efficiency, you can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-rated home.
The Weesperbuurt is very central and urban, with a high density of shops and restaurants. There's an AH to go 184 m away and a SPAR 233 m away for quick groceries. A full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are within walking distance, and the area has a lively, young feel. The train station is 2.1 km away, so you're well connected.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (about 44% of all households) and a young population, 37% are aged 25-45. Only 6% of households have children. So it's popular with students, young professionals and couples without kids. The housing stock is mostly apartments (98% of homes are flats).
In the Weesperbuurt, sold homes took an average of 32 days to sell. That's a fairly typical pace for Amsterdam, not extremely fast, but not slow either. The current listing has 29 apartments for sale, so there is some choice.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. Given the central location, most amenities are within walking distance.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.6 km away, which is about a seven-minute walk. The Amstel river is also close by, offering a pleasant waterside walk. The neighbourhood itself is quite built-up, so green space is limited but accessible.
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