Circus/Kermisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Reizigersweg sits in the Circus/Kermisbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Amsterdam-Noord. At 54 m² it's compact but efficiently laid out, with an energy label C, not the cheapest to heat, but far from the worst. The asking price of €325,000 is the lowest of the ten homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and 15% below the average asking price of €381,700. That makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market, especially compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Circus/Kermisbuurt is a neighbourhood of around 1,330 residents, with a mix of families and couples, about a third of households have children. It's a moderately urban area (address density 1,933 per km²), so there's a residential feel without the chaos of the city centre. The housing stock is a blend of flats and terraced houses, mostly built between 1970 and 2010. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood Circus/Kermisbuurt is generally seen as a safe, quiet area with a strong sense of community.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Poolster is a five-minute walk, and De Bonkelaar is about 600 m. For secondary education, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord is also close by. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and the municipality Amsterdam provides good public transport links, though the nearest train station is 6.3 km away, better suited for cycling or bus.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Keijser & Drieman NVM Makelaars Haarlem.
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Reizigersweg 211, Amsterdam
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About Reizigersweg 211, Amsterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is the cheapest of the ten apartments currently for sale in the Circus/Kermisbuurt. It's 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €381,700, but the apartment is also smaller than average (54 m² vs 74 m²). Given the compact size and energy label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a starter home in Amsterdam-Noord.
The apartment has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient, not as good as A or B, but far better than D or lower. You can expect moderate energy bills, but nothing extreme. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label B and 20% have label A, so this one is slightly below the local average.
The Circus/Kermisbuurt is family-friendly: about a third of households have children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance, including Daltonschool De Poolster (450 m) and De Bonkelaar (600 m). The area is quiet and safe, with a park just 200 m away. It's a moderately urban area, so you get a mix of peace and convenience.
Albert Heijn is 653 m away, about an eight-minute walk, and Lidl is 767 m. For a bigger shop, Dekamarkt is 1.1 km and Jumbo is 1.1 km. So daily groceries are easy on foot, and you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd need a bike or bus to reach it. However, the area is well served by bus routes, and Amsterdam Central is about 20 minutes by public transport.
The average price per m² for homes currently for sale in the Circus/Kermisbuurt is €5,290. This apartment works out at about €6,019 per m², which is higher than the average, but that's because it's a smaller unit. The total price is still the lowest in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Circus/Kermisbuurt