Weesperzijde-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Ruyschstraat sits in the lively Weesperzijde-Noord neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Amstel river. Built in 1893, it has classic Amsterdam bones and an energy label D, something to note in a street where most homes have better ratings. At €650,000 for 80 m², the price is in line with the market, especially compared to the neighbourhood median of €665,000. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is fairly priced for its size and location.
Weesperzijde-Noord is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (10,194 per km²). It's a young neighbourhood: nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (690 single-person households). There are few families with children (175), so the vibe is more professional and social. The neighbourhood Weesperzijde-Noord has a mix of pre-war and post-war housing, with 72.7% of homes built before 1945. Crime figures are moderate (177 total offences), typical for a central Amsterdam district.
Daily errands are easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For school runs, OBS Aldoende (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Kiem Montessori (secondary) is 255 m away. The Amstel riverbank is a couple of streets away (700 m to a park), perfect for a stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including PB Makelaars o.z. and Funda.
Details of this home
Ruyschstraat 52-4, Amsterdam
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About Ruyschstraat 52-4, Amsterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The neighbourhood median for similar homes is €665,000, and the average price per m² is €10,003. At 80 m², the asking price works out to €8,125 per m², which is below the neighbourhood average. Given the energy label D and the classic 1893 construction, it's a reasonable asking price.
The home has energy label D. In Weesperzijde-Noord, 40.9% of homes have label A, 22.7% label B, and 18.2% label C, so only 13.6% are D or lower. This means the home is less efficient than most in the area, so heating costs will be higher than average.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That's a reasonable distance for accessing the wider rail network.
Weesperzijde-Noord is ideal for young professionals. Nearly half the residents are aged 25-45, and there are many single-person households. The area is very urban with a high density of amenities, including restaurants (0.1 km) and supermarkets (0.3 km). It's a lively, social neighbourhood.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. OBS Aldoende (primary) is 203 m away, and Kiem Montessori (secondary) is 255 m away. Cygnus Gymnasium (secondary) is 331 m away. So for families, education options are close by.
At €650,000 for 80 m², this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average of €757,524 and the median of €665,000. Compared to the wider Amsterdam market, it's a market-rate price for a pre-war apartment in a central location.
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