P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 60 m² apartment sits on one of Amsterdam's most famous shopping streets, surrounded by designer boutiques and lively cafés. The building dates from 1895, and the home has an A energy label, so heating costs should be manageable. At €3,100 per month, the price is in line with the average for apartments in Amsterdam.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a compact, upscale area within the Museumkwartier. It's home to around 815 residents, mostly singles and couples without children. The streets are busy with shoppers and tourists, but the side streets are quieter. There are no resident reviews available, so this description is based on CBS data. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, reflecting its central location. For more context, see the P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: the Cornelis Vrijschool is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is also nearby, with Barlaeus Gymnasium just around the corner. The Vondelpark is on your doorstep for a run or a stroll. For broader context, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, this rental is listed through several channels, including Jacobus Recourt Makelaars. The details are based on the information provided by the agent.
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The asking rent of €3,100 is close to the neighbourhood average of €3,014 and the median of €3,000 for rentals in the P.C. Hooftbuurt. Given the central location, A energy label, and 60 m² floor area, the price is in line with the local market.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best rating. This means the home is energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Several schools are within walking distance. Barlaeus Gymnasium (secondary) is 155 m away, and the Cornelis Vrijschool (primary) is 264 m away. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (primary) is 323 m away. All are within a five-minute walk.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
The floor area is 60 m², but without further information, the layout is not known.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,526,846 | €1,975,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,712 | – |
| Rent price | €3,014 p/m | €3,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €47 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,412,773 | €1,904,496 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,121 | – |
| Rent price | €4,696 p/m | €3,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €821,560 | €693,846 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,914 | – |
| Rent price | €2,799 p/m | €2,600 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat 17C, Amsterdam
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