Scheldebuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 172 m² apartment on Rooseveltlaan in Amsterdam's Scheldebuurt-West is a generous find in a city where space is at a premium. Built in 1934, it has the high ceilings and character you'd expect from that era, with an energy label C. At €750,000, the price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €852,061, and the home is 79% larger than the typical 96 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size.
Scheldebuurt-West is a tight-knit neighbourhood where people know each other. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a "child-friendly cosy little village" where "fun events are regularly organised" and neighbours care about one another. The area is densely populated (7,303 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments, with 29% owner-occupied homes. It's a mix of families and singles, with a strong sense of community. Read more about the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-West.
For your morning bread, the Coop is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several schools within a couple of streets away, including Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal. For secondary education, Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Ramon Mossel Makelaardij and also appears on Funda through Ramón Mossel Makelaardij o.g. B.V.
Details of this home
Rooseveltlaan 206-3, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I have been living in this neighbourhood for 19 years now and have a good relationship with our neighbours. Fun events are regularly organised that the neighbourhood can join in with. My children went to school here and have built up many friends in the area. It is a cosy little village, most people know each other and care about one another.
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About Rooseveltlaan 206-3, Amsterdam
At €750,000, this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average of €852,061 and the median of €775,000. Given that it is 79% larger than the typical 96 m² in the area, the price per m² works out lower than the neighbourhood average of €9,159. So it represents good value for the space.
Scheldebuurt-West is described by a long-term resident as a 'child-friendly cosy little village' where neighbours know each other and regularly organise events. It's a densely populated area with a mix of ages, though slightly more adults aged 25-45. The neighbourhood has a strong community feel, and most homes are apartments.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Anne Frank 6e Montessori-School (123 m) and the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (367 m). For secondary education, Mediacollege Amsterdam vmbo is 284 m away, and Hubertus & Berkhoff, De Culinaire Vakschool is 472 m away.
The apartment has an energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's worth noting that 35.3% of homes in the neighbourhood have label C, so it's typical for the area.
Currently, there are 33 homes for sale in Scheldebuurt-West, with prices ranging from €575,000 to €1,295,000. The average time to sell is 34 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-West