Meer en Oever, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 86 m² apartment on Ruimzicht in Meer en Oever sits in a leafy part of Amsterdam that feels a world away from the tourist crowds. The home dates from 1967 and has energy label D, which is less efficient than much of the current supply in the neighbourhood. At €485,000, the asking price is in line with the local market, the median in Meer en Oever is €475,000, and the average price per m² is €5,361. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced keenly for its size.
Residents give Meer en Oever an average score of 8.66 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a “very beautiful and easily accessible” neighbourhood with “many shops, public transport, nice green surroundings”. Another says it is “nicely laid out with lots of greenery, open waterways, very good amenities, perfect public transport, plenty of parking space” and adds that it is “thankfully still tourist-free”. The neighbourhood is densely built (3,146 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments, with a mix of owner-occupied (45%) and rental homes. Many households are single-person, and the area is popular with 25- to 45-year-olds. You can read more about the Meer en Oever neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and AH XL and Dirk are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk, IKC Het Talent is 542 m away, and the Osdorpse Montessori School is 940 m. Secondary education is within walking distance too: Calandlyceum is 876 m. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a GP practice is 400 m away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all the city’s cultural and transport links are within reach.
The home is listed through several channels, including Makelaar in Amsterdam B.V. and Makelaar in Amsterdam B.V.. At the time of writing, it is available for sale via both agents.
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The asking price of €485,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €475,000 and the average of €488,871. The average price per m² in Meer en Oever is €5,361, and this home works out at about €5,640 per m², slightly above average, but the home is also slightly larger than the neighbourhood average of 93 m². Overall, the price is in line with the local market.
The home has energy label D. In Meer en Oever, about 14% of the housing stock has label D or lower, while the majority (65.7%) has label A or A+. Label D means the home is less energy-efficient than newer or better-insulated properties, so heating costs will be higher than in a home with label A or B.
The nearest train station is 4.2 km away. That is a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The neighbourhood itself has excellent public transport, as residents note, with trams and buses connecting to the city centre.
Residents describe the neighbours as friendly, quiet, and a bit to themselves. One resident says they have “never experienced any aggression or crime”. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many single-person households and a significant number of 25- to 45-year-olds.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace.
The floor area is 86 m², which typically accommodates two or three rooms, but the exact layout is not provided by the agent.
Meer en Oever has a mix of households: about 415 households with children and 445 without. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including IKC Het Talent (542 m) and the Osdorpse Montessori School (940 m). Secondary education is also nearby, with Calandlyceum at 876 m. Residents appreciate the green surroundings and good amenities.
The neighbourhood recorded 104 total crimes in the latest data. Residents report feeling safe, one says they have “never experienced any aggression or crime”. The area is described as quiet and tourist-free.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
My neighbourhood is very beautiful and easily accessible, many shops, public transport, nice green surroundings, plenty of living space, tidy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is nicely laid out with lots of greenery, open waterways, very good amenities, perfect public transport, plenty of parking space. It doesn't get any better in Amsterdam and thankfully still tourist-free. The centre and Vondelpark are nearby but often I don't feel like leaving the neighbourhood at all. People in the neighbourhood are friendly, quiet and a bit to themselves but I like that. Never experienced any aggression or crime!! I hope my neighbourhood doesn't become hip and stays like this!
Auto-translated to English by AII was born here in 1963 and have seen many changes. I feel perfectly at ease in Amsterdam Nieuw West; it keeps looking better and better.
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| Sale price | €494,310 | €485,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,297 | – |
| Rent price | €2,563 p/m | €2,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood is very beautiful and easily accessible, many shops, public transport, nice green surroundings, plenty of living space, tidy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is nicely laid out with lots of greenery, open waterways, very good amenities, perfect public transport, plenty of parking space. It doesn't get any better in Amsterdam and thankfully still tourist-free. The centre and Vondelpark are nearby but often I don't feel like leaving the neighbourhood at all. People in the neighbourhood are friendly, quiet and a bit to themselves but I like that. Never experienced any aggression or crime!! I hope my neighbourhood doesn't become hip and stays like this!
Auto-translated to English by AII was born here in 1963 and have seen many changes. I feel perfectly at ease in Amsterdam Nieuw West; it keeps looking better and better.
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| Sale price | €478,451 | €465,656 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,644 | – |
| Rent price | €2,178 p/m | €2,162 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 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.
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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 | €821,560 | €693,846 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,914 | – |
| Rent price | €2,799 p/m | €2,600 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Ruimzicht 243, Amsterdam
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