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Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Saxen-Weimarlaan sits in the stately Willemspark neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Vondelpark. At 82 m² it's a manageable size, and with a price of €785,000 it's notably more accessible than the neighbourhood average, about 75% below the typical asking price in this area. That puts it in a different league from the many larger, pricier homes nearby. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you're getting a foothold in one of the city's most elegant quarters without the seven-figure price tag.
The neighbourhood Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is a small, exclusive pocket with around 1,540 residents. It's densely built and very urban, over 8,300 addresses per km², yet it feels residential. Most homes date from before 1945, and the area is popular with couples and families. One resident describes it as "Boring", adding: "Not much to do. Almost no greenery on the street, also gets extremely hot in summer. You never see anyone walking around and rubbish is collected on time. But extremely noisy with construction workers starting at 7 am." That's just one review, so take it as a personal take rather than the whole picture.
For groceries you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a Dirk not far either. Schools are within easy reach: De Kleine Nicolaas primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort secondary school is similarly close. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect, though the nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Carla van den Brink B.V. and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The price is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, but the energy label D means heating costs will be higher than in a more modern home.
Details of this home
Saxen-Weimarlaan 12-1, Amsterdam
Good · 1 resident
Not much to do. Almost no greenery on the street, also gets extremely hot in summer. You never see anyone walking around and rubbish is collected on time. But extremely noisy with construction workers starting at 7 am.
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About Saxen-Weimarlaan 12-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €785,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €3,129,815, but that's because this apartment is smaller (82 m² vs 187 m² average) and has an energy label D. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, it's priced competitively for its size and location. The median price in the buurt is €2,840,000, so this is a relatively affordable entry point into Willemsparkbuurt-Noord.
The energy label is D. That means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. In the neighbourhood, about 67% of homes for sale have label A or better, so this one is below average in that respect. It's worth factoring in potential energy costs when budgeting.
The floor area is 82 m², which is 56% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 187 m². That's typical for a pre-war apartment in this area, many are compact.
Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is a very urban, densely built area with mostly pre-war architecture. It's quiet in terms of street life, one resident says you rarely see people walking around. There's little greenery on the streets, but the Vondelpark is a couple of streets away. Noise from construction workers early in the morning has been noted. It's a mixed bag: elegant surroundings but not a bustling community feel.
The closest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 224 metres, just around the corner. A Jumbo is at 331 metres and a Dirk at 373 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient on foot.
Primary school De Kleine Nicolaas is 500 metres away, and secondary school Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is 479 metres. Both are within a five-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a kilometre, including Het Amsterdams Lyceum (673 m) and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus (715 m).
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The listing does not specify which station, but given the location it's likely Amsterdam Zuid or Amsterdam Centraal. Tram and bus stops are probably closer, though not detailed in the data.
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