Valeriusbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Okeghemstraat sits in the stately Valeriusbuurt-West, a neighbourhood of wide streets and pre-war architecture. At 98 m² it offers generous proportions for a two-bedroom home, with high ceilings and original details typical of 1913. The asking price of €1,235,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €1,502,190, making it a keen entry into this sought-after area. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its size and location at a market-rate price.
The Valeriusbuurt-West neighbourhood is one of Amsterdam's most desirable residential areas, with tree-lined streets and a mix of families and professionals. The area has a very high address density of 7,720 per km², reflecting its urban character. Most homes are pre-war apartments, and the housing stock is almost entirely flats. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local shops and cafes within walking distance. No resident reviews are available for this area.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, De Kleine Nicolaas primary school is on your doorstep, and Het Amsterdams Lyceum secondary school is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers excellent parks, restaurants and cultural venues within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Zen Real Estate.
Details of this home
Okeghemstraat 16-3, Amsterdam
Data from Valeriusbuurt-West
Data from Valeriusbuurt-West
151 within 5 km
195 within 5 km
About Okeghemstraat 16-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,235,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€1,502,190) and also below the median of €1,119,500. Given that the average sold price in the area is €1,336,531, this home appears priced for its size and location.
The energy label is F, which is the second-lowest rating. In the neighbourhood, 42.3% of homes have label A and only 19.2% have label D or lower. An F label means the home is not energy-efficient, so heating costs are likely to be higher than in a modern home. You may want to consider improvements such as insulation or double glazing.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This gives you direct access to Amsterdam's main stations and connections to the rest of the country.
The Valeriusbuurt-West has a mix of households: 540 single-person households, 345 couples without children, and 390 households with children. With 455 residents under 15, it's a family-friendly area. There are several primary and secondary schools within walking distance, and the area is safe with a low crime rate.
The listing does not state the number of rooms. However, at 98 m², it is typical for a pre-war apartment of this size to have two bedrooms plus a living room, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
Service charges for apartments in Amsterdam vary widely depending on the building's maintenance and facilities. You would need to ask the agent for this detail.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Valeriusbuurt-West
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