Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits high above the water in the Pontsteiger building, a landmark in Amsterdam's Houthavens district. With 330 m² of living space, it is exceptionally spacious, 177% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. At €4,280,000, it is the most expensive of the 52 homes currently for sale in Houthavens-West, and its price is 265% above the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669. That puts it in a league of its own, well above the local market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly at the top end.
Houthavens-West is a young neighbourhood, all homes were built after 2010. It has a strong urban feel, with an address density of 3,710 per km². The area is popular with couples and singles: average household size is 1.9, and a third of households are single-person. About a quarter of households have children. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data. It is a quiet, well-planned area with modern architecture and plenty of water views. The Houthavens-West neighbourhood is still developing, so amenities are growing alongside the community.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including De Zeeheld and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout. For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is also within walking distance. The area has a restaurant and a GP surgery on your doorstep. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you would expect, from museums to parks, though the nearest park is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Broersma Wonen. The energy label is A++, which means very low energy costs. The building was completed in 2018, so everything is modern and well-insulated.
Details of this home
Pontsteiger 114, Amsterdam
Data from Houthavens-West
Data from Houthavens-West
128 within 5 km
167 within 5 km
About Pontsteiger 114, Amsterdam
At €4,280,000, this is the most expensive home currently for sale in Houthavens-West. The neighbourhood average asking price is €1,172,669, and the median is €920,000. However, this apartment is also far larger than average, 330 m² versus 119 m², and sits in a landmark building with an A++ energy label. The price reflects its unique position at the top of the market.
With 330 m² of living space, this apartment is 177% larger than the neighbourhood average of 119 m². Most homes in Houthavens-West are apartments, and the average floor area for those currently for sale is 119 m². So this is an exceptionally spacious property, even for a penthouse.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. The building was constructed in 2018, so it meets modern insulation and ventilation standards. You can expect minimal energy bills compared to older homes.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short cycle. Amsterdam's central station is also within easy reach by public transport or bike.
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 603 m, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away at 644 m. There is also another Albert Heijn at 919 m and an Ekoplaza at 1 km. For daily groceries, you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: De Zeeheld (345 m), Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (558 m), and Onze Amsterdamse School (590 m). For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is 935 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk or short cycle.
Houthavens-West is a modern, waterside neighbourhood built entirely after 2010. It has a strong urban character with high density. The population is a mix of singles and couples, with about a quarter of households having children. It is a quiet, well-planned area with contemporary architecture and water views.
There are 52 homes for sale in Houthavens-West at the moment. This apartment is the most expensive among them. The average asking price is €1,172,669, and the median is €920,000. The market is active, with 150 homes sold in the past period at an average price of €961,883.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houthavens-West
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