Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Parnassusweg sits in the Prinses Irenebuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Amsterdam Zuid. At 80 m² it is compact by neighbourhood standards, and the asking price of €595,000 is 58% below the local average of €1,423,600, a keen entry point for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command higher prices per square metre.
The Prinses Irenebuurt is a post-war neighbourhood built in the 1960s, with wide streets and plenty of green. It has a village-like feel despite being part of the city. Three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied, and the population is a mix of families and older residents. The area is very urban (address density 4,578 per km²), yet it feels spacious thanks to the nearby park and the Amsterdamse Bos. The Prinses Irenebuurt neighbourhood is known for its quiet character and good schools.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at the Albert Heijn on Parnassusweg (a couple of streets away). For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. The Spinoza Lyceum is on your doorstep for secondary education, while primary schools like the Tweede Openluchtschool and Olympiaschool are a five-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and a well-maintained public realm.
At present the apartment is listed through Huispedia and also appears on Funda via Makelaarsland, so you have two channels to view the details. The energy label is C, which is typical for a 1967 build, heating costs will be moderate.
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Parnassusweg 121, Amsterdam
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About Parnassusweg 121, Amsterdam
The asking price of €595,000 is 58% below the neighbourhood average of €1,423,600, but the apartment is also smaller than average (80 m² vs 126 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €7,438, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,948 per m². So it is priced keenly for the area, especially given the quiet location and good energy label.
The Prinses Irenebuurt is a calm, residential area built in the 1960s. It has a mix of families and older residents, with three-quarters of homes owner-occupied. The streets are wide and green, and the Amsterdamse Bos is nearby. Despite being very urban (address density 4,578 per km²), it feels spacious and safe. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, but the area is well-regarded for its quiet character.
The nearest train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam Centraal or Schiphol straightforward.
The closest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 431 metres, just around the corner. There is also an AH to go at 440 metres and an Ekoplaza at 732 metres for organic products. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Secondary school Spinoza Lyceum is just 189 metres away, on your doorstep. Primary schools include Tweede Openluchtschool (383 m) and Olympiaschool (390 m), both a five-minute walk. The area has a good selection of both primary and secondary education.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1967. It means the apartment is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, 23.1% of homes have label C, while 46.2% have a lower label.
At 80 m², this apartment is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 126 m². It is a compact two-bedroom flat, typical for a 1960s apartment block. The smaller size is reflected in the lower asking price.
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