Under offer
WG-terrein, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 51 m² apartment on Overtoom sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, with the energy of the city right outside your door. The home dates from 1879 and has energy label C, so it has character and reasonable efficiency. At €450,000, the asking price is about 50% below the neighbourhood average of €898,800, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
WG-terrein is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of students, young professionals and older residents. Two residents shared their views: one called it "too busy" and noted "dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy", while another said "school and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around". The area has a high density of single-person households and a young population, with many 25-45 year olds. It's a place where you're in the thick of it, the WG-terrein neighbourhood is not for those seeking peace and quiet.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Lidl also within a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Cornelis Vrijschool and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt are a ten-minute walk, while Huygens College for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The Vondelpark is a five-minute stroll, and there are plenty of restaurants on your doorstep. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you'd expect from a capital city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including JLG Real Estate. The agent has published full details, so you can get a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
Overtoom 148-1, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Nice people but dirty place and stench of exhaust gases, very busy and noisy
Auto-translated to English by AIMy experience in the neighbourhood as a 21-year-old student is limited because I don't need to be there much; I would like to be more in touch with the neighbourhood, but that might be down to me, I don't know how. School and the facilities are pleasant and I feel at ease when I walk around.
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About Overtoom 148-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is about 50% below the neighbourhood average of €898,800, but the apartment is also smaller than average (51 m² vs 83 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €8,824, which is below the neighbourhood average of €11,204 per m². So it's priced keenly for the area, especially given its central location.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a property of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 18% of homes have label C, while 36% have label B and 18% have label A or better.
WG-terrein is a very urban area with a high address density. One resident described it as "very busy and noisy" with exhaust fumes, while another found it pleasant for walking around. It's a lively, central neighbourhood, great if you enjoy city energy, but not if you prefer quiet.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the area is well served by trams and buses, and the city centre is easily reachable by bike or on foot.
Albert Heijn is 133 metres away, Jumbo is 212 metres, and Lidl is 298 metres, all within a few minutes' walk. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
Huygens College (secondary) is 290 metres away, and primary schools like Cornelis Vrijschool (527 m) and Kindcentrum De Kinkerbuurt (574 m) are within a ten-minute walk. There are several other options within a kilometre.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace.
Typically, an apartment of this size in Amsterdam might have one or two bedrooms, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood WG-terrein
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