Jacob Geelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 56 m² apartment on the third floor of a 1957 building sits in a lively part of Amsterdam-West. With an energy label E, the home has original character but will need some updating. At €375,000, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €492,417, making it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and condition.
The Jacob Geelbuurt is a densely populated area with a very high address density (4,662 per km²). It's home to a diverse mix of residents: many families with children (495 households) and a large share of young adults aged 25-45. Two residents have shared their experiences. One says: "It's a 7.2 in total and yes what else actually? For the rest I'm just very rich as a student." Another describes it as a "restless neighbourhood with many unstable families," citing nuisance and a lack of social cohesion. The neighbourhood Jacob Geelbuurt has a high crime rate (290 incidents), which is something to consider.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The Huizingaschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Het Hervormd Lyceum West and Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam are also within walking distance. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, but the neighbourhood itself has a somewhat gritty edge.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Roelofs Properties and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Petrus Blokhof 9-3, Amsterdam
Fair · 2 residents
I said it already
Auto-translated to English by AIPartly due to nuisance from next-door neighbours (which borders on harassing behaviour), I feel powerless against negative behaviour and intimidation from others. There are genuinely friendly people, but due to the decline of this neighbourhood, you see/sense that people live on islands. Little genuine involvement or social behaviour from others, little empathy or taking responsibility for one's own behaviour, aggression/aggressive behaviour, and that makes the living environment (also indoors) offer little to no safety. I write from daily experience and it is sickening. The housing shortage and rules offer no other escape options. Very sad.
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About Petrus Blokhof 9-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €375,000 is 24% below the average asking price in the Jacob Geelbuurt (€492,417) and also below the median of €412,500. However, the apartment has an energy label E and is 56 m², so the lower price reflects its condition and size. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €431,970, so this is on the lower end.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label A+ or better, another third have label C, and the remaining third have label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk.
The Jacob Geelbuurt has 495 households with children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Huizingaschool (0.3 km) and Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (0.3 km). However, one resident review mentions a "restless neighbourhood with many unstable families" and issues with nuisance, so it's a mixed environment.
The floor area is 56 m², which typically accommodates two bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 290. This is relatively high, and one resident review specifically mentions feeling unsafe due to aggressive behaviour and intimidation. It's worth being aware of this when considering the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jacob Geelbuurt
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