Oostenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits on a lively street in Amsterdam's Oostenburg, a former shipyard island turned residential quarter. At 63 m² with an A energy label, it's a compact but efficient home in a 1723 building, remarkably old for this neighbourhood, where most homes were built after 2010. The asking price of €550,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €743,600, making it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Oostenburg is a small, densely populated island with a young, urban vibe. Most households are single people, and the average age skews under 45. The area has a very strong urban character, with 6,440 addresses per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a mix of old and new housing, with 83% of homes built after 2010. For more context, see the Oostenburg neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is sorted: Vomar is just around the corner, and SPAR express and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden and Alan Turingschool are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away. Restaurants are on your doorstep, and a park is a couple of streets away. For a broader view of the area, check the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including IB Makelaars.
Details of this home
Oostenburgervoorstraat 286, Amsterdam
Data from Oostenburg
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About Oostenburgervoorstraat 286, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €743,600, and also below the median of €635,000. Apartments in Oostenburg sold for an average of €574,017 in the past period. Given the compact size and historic building, the price is on the keen side compared to other listings in the area.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. In Oostenburg, 88.9% of homes have label A or better, so this is in line with the neighbourhood. You can expect relatively low heating costs.
The building dates from 1723, making it one of the oldest in Oostenburg, only 8.6% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. A historic building often means solid construction and character, but maintenance may be different from a modern home.
The CBS recorded 211 total crimes in Oostenburg, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. The area is densely populated and urban, which can come with typical city noise and activity.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden at 257 m, Alan Turingschool at 332 m, and Piet Hein at 701 m. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is 931 m away.
Vomar is just 193 m away, SPAR express at 315 m, and Albert Heijn at 382 m. Daily groceries are very convenient.
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