Borneo, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on R.j.h. Fortuynstraat sits in the heart of Borneo, one of Amsterdam's eastern island neighbourhoods. With 96 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's a well-insulated home that keeps running costs low. The rent of €1,935 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €2,115, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Borneo is a quiet, family-friendly part of the Oostelijk Havengebied, with wide streets and modern architecture. The area has a mix of families and couples, and the average household size is 2.2 people. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the atmosphere is calm and residential. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a train station 2.3 km away. For more context, see the Borneo neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, the nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are on your doorstep: Basisschool De Achthoek is 244 m away, and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein is 465 m. Secondary education is also close, with Montessori Lyceum Pax. The area has plenty of restaurants within a five-minute walk, and a park is just 0.7 km away. For more about the wider area, check the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only.
Details of this home
R.j.h. Fortuynstraat 79, Amsterdam
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About R.j.h. Fortuynstraat 79, Amsterdam
The rent of €1,935 is slightly below the median rent of €1,995 in Borneo and well within the range of €1,525 to €2,700 for rentals in the neighbourhood. Given the 96 m² floor area and A energy label, the price per m² works out at about €20.16, which is below the neighbourhood average of €21.92 per m². So it's a market-rate price for the size and efficiency.
The home has an A energy label, which is the second-best rating on the scale. This means it's very well insulated and you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is based on the building's construction year of 1999 and its modern insulation standards.
Borneo has a significant number of households with children (500 out of 1,230 households), and the area is known for its quiet, safe streets. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool De Achthoek at 244 m and Dalton Kind Centrum de Kleine Kapitein at 465 m. The neighbourhood also has a park 0.7 km away and plenty of green spaces.
The nearest Albert Heijn is 537 m away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 727 m away, and there are several other supermarkets within 1.3 km, including another Albert Heijn and a Lidl. So daily groceries are easily accessible on foot or by bike.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km from the home, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. The high address density of 4,389 addresses per km² indicates a very urban area with frequent public transport.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Borneo
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