Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 55 m² apartment on the Rustenburgerstraat sits in the lively heart of the Pijp, a neighbourhood known for its market, cafes and leafy squares. Built in 1904 and with energy label C, it offers a solid base in a much-loved part of the city. At €495,000, the asking price is about 15% below the neighbourhood average of €585,179, making it a keen entry point for a home in this area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is priced to move.
The neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a strong community feel. One resident sums it up: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops." The area is densely populated, with mostly young adults and singles, and a high proportion of private renters.
Your morning bread run is a couple of streets away to the Albert Heijn, and there's a Jumbo and a Coop just around the corner too. For school runs, the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is on your doorstep, and the 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you'd expect, with parks, restaurants and a library all within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via BIC Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Rustenburgerstraat 309-1, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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About Rustenburgerstraat 309-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is about 15% below the average asking price in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt (€585,179) and also below the median of €525,000. Given the 55 m² floor area, that works out to roughly €9,000 per m², while the neighbourhood average is €10,025 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently on the market in the area.
The Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (11,906 per km²). It's popular with young adults and singles, nearly 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood scores an 8.25 out of 10 from resident reviews, who praise its green spaces, safety and wide range of shops and eateries. One resident notes that it's easily accessible by metro and tram, though night-time public transport is limited.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and metro during the day, but night buses are scarce.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is just 138 m away, and the 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is 186 m away. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 190 m from the apartment, and the Berlage Lyceum is about 440 m away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war building. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have label C, while 21% have label A. Label C means reasonable insulation and moderate energy costs, but not as efficient as modern homes.
Residents consider the neighbourhood very safe. One review mentions occasional burglaries targeting shops, but serious crime is rare. The total number of recorded crimes in the area is 313, which for a dense urban neighbourhood is moderate. As one resident puts it: "Just lock your bike properly."
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt
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