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Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on President Kennedylaan sits in the leafy Scheldebuurt-West, a pocket of Amsterdam that feels more like a village than a city neighbourhood. At 71 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's unusually efficient for a 1934 building. The asking price of €725,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €852,061, making it a keen entry point for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of pre-war character and modern performance.
Just one resident has reviewed the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-West, giving it an 8.13 out of 10. They describe it as a "Child-friendly cosy little village" where "most people know each other and care about one another." The neighbourhood is densely populated, over 7,000 addresses per km², and mostly consists of apartments. It's a mix of singles and families, with a strong sense of community: "Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with."
Daily errands are a breeze. For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, Coop a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal. For secondary education, Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is also a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect, but here you're also close to the Amstel river and several parks.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ramon Mossel Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The price and specs are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
President Kennedylaan 238-1, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
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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About President Kennedylaan 238-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 15% below the average asking price in Scheldebuurt-West (€852,061) and also below the median of €775,000. Given that the apartment is 71 m², smaller than the neighbourhood average of 96 m², the price per m² works out to about €10,211, which is above the neighbourhood average of €9,159 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but the smaller size means you're paying a premium per square metre.
Scheldebuurt-West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a village feel. One long-term resident calls it a 'cosy little village' where neighbours know each other and organise events. It's popular with families and singles alike, and the streets are lively. The area has a high density of addresses (over 7,000 per km²) and is almost entirely apartments, so you'll be living close to your neighbours.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is excellent for a building from 1934. In the neighbourhood, only about 20.6% of homes have label A, and 5.9% have A+ or better. So this home is well above average in efficiency, meaning lower heating costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to most pre-war apartments.
There are several schools within walking distance. Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School is just around the corner (246 m), and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is a five-minute walk (456 m). For secondary education, Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is also a couple of streets away (283 m). There are also special education schools nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
You have several options within a short walk. Dirk is just around the corner (249 m), Coop is a couple of streets away (320 m), and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (466 m). There's also an Ekoplaza for organic groceries at 636 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, the neighbourhood is considered family-friendly. The resident review mentions it's 'child-friendly' and that their children went to school locally and made many friends. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has a mix of families with children (about 540 households) and singles. The streets are safe and community-oriented.
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