Jacob Geelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Robert Fruinlaan sits in a lively part of Amsterdam West. With 56 m² and an energy label C, it's a practical home for someone who wants a solid base in the city. The asking price of €430,000 is in line with the market, the median in the neighbourhood is €412,500, and similar apartments sell for around €431,970. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is fairly priced for its size and location.
The Jacob Geelbuurt is a dense urban area with a mix of families and singles. Two residents have shared their experiences: one says it's "a 7.2 in total and yes what else actually? for the rest I'm just very rich as a student l." Another describes it as a "restless neighbourhood with many unstable families," citing nuisance and a lack of social cohesion. The neighbourhood has 3,025 residents, many in the 25-45 age group, and a high proportion of flats. It's a very strongly urban area with over 4,600 addresses per km². You can read more about the neighbourhood Jacob Geelbuurt.
For daily groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: the Huizingaschool (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Comenius Lyceum (secondary) is similarly close. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, Hoekstra en Van Eck Amsterdam West, and on Pararius and Funda.
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The asking price of €430,000 is close to the median of €412,500 in the Jacob Geelbuurt and in line with the average sold price of €431,970 for similar homes. Given the 56 m² and energy label C, it's priced competitively for the area.
The Jacob Geelbuurt is a very densely populated urban area with a mix of ages. Reviews are mixed: one resident rates it a 7.2, while another describes it as restless with some social issues. The area has a high crime rate (290 total offences) and a low percentage of owner-occupied homes (7%).
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: a Lidl at 477 m, an Albert Heijn at 509 m, an AH to go at 687 m, a Dirk at 900 m, and another Albert Heijn at 990 m.
Nearby schools include the Huizingaschool (primary, 300 m), Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam (secondary, 306 m), and Het Hervormd Lyceum West (secondary, 289 m). There are also several other primary and special education schools within 500 m.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home from 1956. It means reasonable energy efficiency, but you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label C, a third have A+, and a third have D or lower.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in the Jacob Geelbuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €950,000. The average price per m² is €7,199.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I said it already
Auto-translated to English by AIPartly due to nuisance from next-door neighbours (which borders on harassing behaviour), I feel powerless against negative behaviour and intimidation from others. There are genuinely friendly people, but due to the decline of this neighbourhood, you see/sense that people live on islands. Little genuine involvement or social behaviour from others, little empathy or taking responsibility for one's own behaviour, aggression/aggressive behaviour, and that makes the living environment (also indoors) offer little to no safety. I write from daily experience and it is sickening. The housing shortage and rules offer no other escape options. Very sad.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €492,417 | €412,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,199 | – |
How residents experience their district
I live near the Lelylaan. There is a small shopping area. Public transport is good: trams, buses, metro, train, excellent. It is messy, dirty, the paving stones are pushed up by the tree roots. It is run-down, there is greenery but according to the tree expert the trees are diseased. Sloterplas is within walking distance. There are a few schools in the neighbourhood. There are a few amenities.
Auto-translated to English by AII moved here in 2022 but I don't think it's a proper neighbourhood because of bulky waste disposal with rats, front gardens that are not well maintained, paving stones that are uneven and not neatly aligned; I fell earlier this year. No, not a nice neighbourhood. The neighbourhood is easily accessible by public transport, car and bike; the nearest shopping area is Sierplein.
Auto-translated to English by AII said it already
Auto-translated to English by AIPartly due to nuisance from next-door neighbours (which borders on harassing behaviour), I feel powerless against negative behaviour and intimidation from others. There are genuinely friendly people, but due to the decline of this neighbourhood, you see/sense that people live on islands. Little genuine involvement or social behaviour from others, little empathy or taking responsibility for one's own behaviour, aggression/aggressive behaviour, and that makes the living environment (also indoors) offer little to no safety. I write from daily experience and it is sickening. The housing shortage and rules offer no other escape options. Very sad.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €526,000 | €452,231 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,098 | – |
| Rent price | €3,083 p/m | €3,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €33 p/m | – |
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
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| 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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