Rijnstraat 161-2
Rijnbuurt-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA lively Amsterdam apartment with a keen price
This apartment on Rijnstraat sits in the heart of the Rijnbuurt, a lively pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid. At 77 m² it's a comfortable size for a city flat, and the price of €675,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €690,087. The area has a good supply of apartments in Amsterdam, so you have a sense of what's on the market.
The Rijnbuurt-Oost neighbourhood
The Rijnbuurt-Oost neighbourhood is a dense, urban area with a very strong address density (5,846 addresses per km²). It's a place of singles and young professionals, 915 one-person households out of 1,700 total, and the average household size is just 1.6. The largest age group is 25 to 45, making up nearly half the population. There are no reviews from residents in the data, so this picture is based purely on the figures.
Life on the street
Your daily routine here is wonderfully compact. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a Vomar is just around the corner. For primary schools, both IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren are a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city's amenities are within easy reach.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Roelofs Properties. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare the details across them.
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About Rijnstraat 161-2, Amsterdam
Is €675,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €675,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €690,087 and close to the median of €650,000. Given that similar homes in the area sold for an average of €636,559 over the past period, the price appears in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €9,743, and this apartment works out at about €8,766 per m², which is on the lower side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale, it's not the most efficient but also not the least. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label C, while 30% have label A. You can expect moderate energy costs, but the exact amount depends on your usage.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
You have two supermarkets just around the corner: Albert Heijn at 45 metres and Vomar at 76 metres. An Aldi is 211 metres away. For daily needs like bread and groceries, you're set. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk, and a GP practice is 0.4 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The neighbourhood recorded 93 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it's hard to judge the severity, but the figure is moderate for a dense urban area. The area is popular with young professionals and singles, and the high address density means there's always activity on the streets.
How long do homes typically stay on the market here?
In the Rijnbuurt-Oost neighbourhood, sold homes had an average listing duration of 34 days. That's a reasonable timeframe, not extremely fast, but not slow either. It suggests a balanced market where buyers have time to consider their options.
Statistics for Rijnbuurt-Oost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €690,087 | €650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,743 | – |
| Rent price | €2,829 p/m | €2,700 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rijnbuurt
How residents experience their district
Many activities for children, dog-friendly
Auto-translated to English by AISafe and nice neighbourhood, close to public transport, but the rubbish collectors should come more often to take the rubbish away, they often leave the rubbish behind which doesn't give a nice street view! All supermarkets nearby. Nice playground in the neighbourhood and a football field. The street lighting could be a bit better, quite dark! Good school where my grandchildren attend. In short, a reasonably good neighbourhood. I am satisfied.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rijnbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,992 | €595,985 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,621 | – |
| Rent price | €3,031 p/m | €2,766 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €37 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 | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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Rijnstraat 161-2, Amsterdam
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