Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Piet Gijzenbrugstraat sits in a leafy pocket of the city, where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the pace feels a little slower. At 113 m², it is 79% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood, which explains why the asking price of €940,000 is 46% above the local average of €645,216, a premium that reflects the extra space. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its generous proportions.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a quiet, residential pocket of Amsterdam with a strong urban feel, the address density is 6,865 addresses per km², making it a very busy area. The neighbourhood is home to around 2,540 people, mostly young adults (25-45 years) and singles, with few families. There are no reviews from residents available, but the area is known for its mix of early 20th-century housing and modern conveniences. For more on the area, see the Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is well served: the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. For school runs, the SBO Tobiasschool is on your doorstep, and secondary education is a five-minute walk. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, and the neighbourhood has a good selection of restaurants within a couple of streets away. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the usual city services, and you can read more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Von Poll Real Estate. The details reflect the current market situation.
Details of this home
Piet Gijzenbrugstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
Data from Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West
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About Piet Gijzenbrugstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €940,000 is 46% above the neighbourhood average of €645,216, but the apartment is also 79% larger than the average home in the area (113 m² vs 63 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €8,319, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,508 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 9.1% of homes have label B, while the majority (60.6%) have label C. A B label suggests lower energy bills compared to older, less efficient homes, though exact costs depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of residents aged 25-45 (1,330 out of 2,540), and many households are singles (795 out of 1,525 households). It is a very urban area with a high address density, so it suits those who enjoy city life. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and parks nearby.
The floor area of 113 m² suggests it could have multiple rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to confirm any outdoor space from the available data.
There are several schools within walking distance. The SBO Tobiasschool (special primary) is 136 m away, the Tobiasschool VMBO (secondary) is 168 m away, and primary schools like Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (503 m) and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker (524 m) are also close.
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