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Jacob Geelbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Robert Fruinlaan sits in a lively part of Amsterdam-West. At 56 m² it's a compact home, but the layout makes the most of the space. The energy label C means heating costs are moderate. With a price of €350,000, this home is keenly priced, 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €492,417. That makes it one of the more affordable apartments in Amsterdam.
The Jacob Geelbuurt neighbourhood is densely built and very urban, with over 4,600 addresses per km². The population is diverse: many families with children, but also plenty of singles and young adults. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident gives a 7.2 overall, noting they are "just very rich as a student." Another describes a "restless neighbourhood with many unstable families" and mentions feeling powerless against nuisance from neighbours. So it's a place with contrasts, friendly people but also some social tensions.
For your morning bread run, Lidl is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are within walking distance: Huizingaschool is a couple of streets away, and Huibersschool Dalton basisschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Hervormd Lyceum West is on your doorstep. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. All this falls under the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is available through Nieuw West Makelaardij B.V. and also listed on Funda.
Details of this home
Robert Fruinlaan 27-2, Amsterdam
Fair · 2 residents
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.
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About Robert Fruinlaan 27-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €350,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average of €492,417. Given that the average price per m² in the area is €7,199, this 56 m² apartment would be worth around €403,000 at that rate. So the price is on the low side, which may reflect the compact size or the mixed reputation of the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1957). You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about a third of homes have label C, a third have A+, and a third have D or lower.
Lidl is about 600 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is slightly further at 625 metres. For a quick stop, AH to go is 739 metres away. So daily groceries are easily within walking distance.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Huizingaschool (319 m), Huibersschool Dalton basisschool (426 m), and Oecumenische basisschool Pro Rege (474 m). For secondary education, Het Hervormd Lyceum West is just 181 metres away, and Comenius Lyceum Amsterdam is 348 metres.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That gives you a direct connection to the city centre and beyond.
Jacob Geelbuurt is a very urban area with a high population density. It has a mix of families, singles, and young adults. Reviews are mixed: some residents appreciate the convenience, while others mention nuisance and a lack of social cohesion. The area has seen some decline, but also has genuine friendly people.
There are currently 12 apartments for sale in Jacob Geelbuurt, with prices ranging from €325,000 to €950,000. The average asking price is €492,417, and the median is €412,500. So this apartment is at the lower end of the market.
The neighbourhood recorded 290 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of about 3,025, that's roughly 96 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high. However, this includes all types of offences, so it's worth considering the specific street and building security.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jacob Geelbuurt
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