Da Costabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1890s apartment on Potgieterstraat sits in the lively Da Costabuurt-Noord, a neighbourhood that feels like classic Amsterdam: narrow streets, high ceilings and a constant hum of city life. At 48 m² it's compact, but the asking price of €860,000 is 22% above the neighbourhood average of €707,000, a premium that reflects both the location and the scarcity of such properties. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €10,166, so this listing is on the high side. You can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Da Costabuurt-Noord is a dense, urban pocket with over 12,000 addresses per km², one of the most concentrated areas in the city. The population skews young: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person (1,680 out of 2,980). Families with children make up a smaller share (440 households). There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood is known for its mix of students, young professionals and long-term locals. The area has a high number of recorded incidents (457 total), typical for a central Amsterdam district. This is a neighbourhood Da Costabuurt-Noord that lives and breathes city life.
Your daily routine here is built around convenience. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, Vomar is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For school runs, OBS Leonardo da Vinci and Daltonschool De Waterkant are both within a five-minute walk, while Huygens College covers secondary education. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, so you have the full range of city amenities, restaurants, cafés, parks, all within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Broersma Wonen and Funda. The listing is available via three sources, so you can compare details across platforms.
Details of this home
Potgieterstraat 61H, Amsterdam
Data from Da Costabuurt-Noord
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About Potgieterstraat 61H, Amsterdam
The asking price is 22% above the neighbourhood average of €707,000, and the price per m² (€17,917) is significantly higher than the area average of €10,166. However, the apartment is also 33% smaller than the typical 72 m² home in Da Costabuurt-Noord. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a compact home in a central Amsterdam location.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment in this area. In the neighbourhood, about 30% of homes have label A or better, while 27% are D or lower. Label C means reasonable efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs, typical for a 19th-century building with single glazing in some parts.
In the past year, sold homes in Da Costabuurt-Noord took an average of 34 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe for Amsterdam, suggesting a balanced market where well-priced homes move steadily.
Da Costabuurt-Noord is dominated by young adults: 46% of residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. The area has a high density of bars, restaurants and cultural spots, and the city centre is a short walk or cycle away. It's a vibrant, urban environment.
The nearest park or public garden is about 800 m away, a ten-minute walk. The area is densely built, so green space is limited, but the Vondelpark and Westerpark are both within cycling distance.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 15-minute cycle or a short tram ride. For daily commuting, trams and buses are more convenient for getting around Amsterdam.
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