President Kennedylaan 226H
Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment
This apartment on President Kennedylaan sits in the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood, a lively part of Amsterdam. The 1934 building has a classic feel, and the home itself is a comfortable size for city living. At €3,250 per month, the rent is in line with the local market, and it's one of the apartments in Amsterdam available right now.
The neighbourhood
The Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood is a friendly, close-knit community. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a "child-friendly cosy little village" where neighbours know each other and care about one another. They mention that fun events are regularly organised, and their children made many friends at the local school. Based on this single review, it seems like a welcoming place to live.
Life on the street
For daily errands, you'll find a Dirk supermarket just around the corner, with a Coop a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk. There are also several schools nearby, including the Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School and the Hubertus & Berkhoff culinary school, both within a short stroll. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, so you have all the city's amenities within easy reach.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About President Kennedylaan 226H, Amsterdam
Is the rent of €3,250 per month reasonable for this apartment?
The rent of €3,250 is exactly the median for rental homes in the Scheldebuurt-West neighbourhood, where the average is €3,349. With a floor area of 72 m², the price per square metre works out to about €45, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €36.62 per m². So it's in line with the median, but you're paying a premium for the size.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online, indicating the home's energy performance. A C label is average, meaning you can expect moderate energy costs. It doesn't say anything specific about the insulation or heating system, just the overall efficiency rating.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
What are the nearby supermarkets?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The closest is a Dirk at 292 metres, followed by a Coop at 347 metres. There are also two Albert Heijn stores at 514 and 560 metres, and a Vomar at 653 metres. So you have plenty of options for your weekly shopping.
What schools are in the area?
There are several schools nearby. The Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just 289 metres away, and the Hubertus & Berkhoff culinary school is at 306 metres. There are also special education schools like SO Alphons Laudy and HKC De Wereldboom within 315 metres. So families have a range of educational options close by.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on one review, the neighbourhood is described as a "child-friendly cosy little village" where neighbours have good relationships and care about each other. The resident mentions that fun events are regularly organised, and children have built up many friends in the area. It seems like a tight-knit community.
Experiences from Scheldebuurt-West
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €810,520 | €775,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,912 | – |
| Rent price | €3,349 p/m | €3,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 p/m | – |
Experiences from Scheldebuurt
How residents experience their district
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant living in this neighbourhood. Mostly local traffic, so the bustle is very manageable. Feels like a village in the city. Close to various schools, Beatrixpark and the centre. The Scheldestraat, Maasstraat and Beethovenstraat shopping streets are within walking distance. Child-friendly. The only downside is the busy traffic on the Scheldestraat, which can cause dangerous situations.
Auto-translated to English by AIPros - Lots of green (Beatrixpark opposite us) - Good amenities - Quiet street where kids can play - Cosy Maasstraat around the corner - Feels like a village in the middle of the city Cons - Dangerous traffic on Scheldestraat - Rubbish bins often too full, causing lots of waste next to the bins
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €801,263 | €787,188 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,935 | – |
| Rent price | €2,871 p/m | €2,763 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
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.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €824,500 | €693,776 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,901 | – |
| Rent price | €2,801 p/m | €2,614 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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President Kennedylaan 226H, Amsterdam
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