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Kop Zeedijk, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Prins Hendrikkade sits right in the thick of it, the buzz of the city centre, the canals, and the constant hum of life. With 58 m² of living space, it's a compact home in a 1979 building with energy label B. The asking price of €495,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €710,727, partly because the floor area is much smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in size and price.
Kop Zeedijk is a tiny neighbourhood packed with character. Two residents have shared their experiences. One says: "I am generally very happy with my neighbourhood, all amenities are nearby, I have been living here very comfortably for years. The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets." Another describes it as "unbearably noisy and unbelievably beautiful", noting that street noise can be intense, especially in summer, but that the area's beauty and convenience are unmatched. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (6875 addresses per km²) and is dominated by single-person households. It's a place where you trade peace for proximity to everything. Learn more about the Kop Zeedijk neighbourhood.
For your morning coffee, an AH to go is just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools like St. Antoniusschool are a couple of streets away, and secondary schools such as Vinse School are within a ten-minute walk. The central station is a ten-minute walk, making travel easy. The area is packed with restaurants, literally on your doorstep, and a library is a ten-minute walk away. For green space, the nearest park is a bit further, about a 15-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the urban amenities you'd expect.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Het Stadshuis. The listing is available on Funda and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Prins Hendrikkade 78D, Amsterdam
Very good · 2 residents
I am generally very happy with my neighbourhood, all amenities are nearby, I have been living here very comfortably for years. The downside is that there is often a lot of rubbish on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AILet's start with the most unpleasant aspect: in the evenings, it is unbearably noisy here. When you open the window in the living room during the summer evenings to let in some cool air, it is almost impossible to hear your interlocutor due to the street noise. Even in the bedroom, which overlooks the courtyard, you can hear the sounds of the street, including the crazy cries of tourists that can be heard until 5 a.m. In old buildings, it is forbidden to install new windows, and the old windows let in noise. Additionally, it often gets very, very dirty here, with mountains of garbage, especially in the mornings before the garbage truck has had time to pass. Apart from that, I really love this area. It's so beautiful here, and two of my favorite coffee shops in town are the Priesthood and the Old Church cafe. The proximity to the central station is very convenient, making it easy to travel. The most beautiful views of the city are always just around the corner.
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About Prins Hendrikkade 78D, Amsterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is 30% below the average asking price in Kop Zeedijk (€710,727). However, this apartment is also much smaller than the neighbourhood average (58 m² vs 1398 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small apartment in this area.
Residents report that it can be very noisy, especially in the evenings and summer nights when windows are open. Street noise, including tourist chatter, can be heard until early morning. The old windows let in sound, and noise from the street carries into both the living room and bedroom. If you value quiet, this may be a consideration.
The apartment has energy label B, which is quite efficient. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A, 14.3% label B, and 42.9% label C. So this home is above average in energy performance, meaning heating costs should be manageable.
There are several AH to go shops within 150,250 metres, and a full Albert Heijn is about 388 metres away, a five-minute walk. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
Primary schools within walking distance include St. Antoniusschool (414 m), de Burght (714 m), and De Witte Olifant (767 m). For secondary education, Vinse School (904 m) and Hyperion Lyceum (976 m) are about a ten-minute walk away.
Amsterdam Central Station is about 800 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This makes it very convenient for national and international travel.
The neighbourhood has a total of 525 reported crimes, but without context it's hard to judge. Residents mention that rubbish on the streets is a downside, but they generally feel comfortable living there.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in a 1979 building in the city centre, it is unlikely to have private outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop Zeedijk
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