Transvaalbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Schalk Burgerstraat sits in the lively Transvaalbuurt-West, a neighbourhood with a strong urban pulse. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €475,000, the price is close to the neighbourhood median of €472,500, so it's in line with the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
Transvaalbuurt-West is a dense, urban area with a mix of cultures and ages. Based on three reviews, opinions vary. One resident says: "I have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!" Another notes: "People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is." The neighbourhood has many single-person households and a young population, with most homes built before 1945. For more context, see the Transvaalbuurt-West neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Vomar and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom are both close by. Secondary education is also nearby, with Pieter Nieuwland College a short walk. The area is well served by public transport, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. For broader information on the area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vlieg Makelaars.
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The asking price of €475,000 is very close to the neighbourhood median of €472,500, so it's in line with what other apartments in Transvaalbuurt-West sell for. The average price per square metre in the area is €9,102, and this home has 55 m², which works out to about €8,636 per m², slightly below the average. Given the market data, the price appears reasonable.
Transvaalbuurt-West has a mix of households: about 22% of households have children, while a large share are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap and IBS De Vijgenboom. The area is very urban, with a high address density, so it's lively but not particularly quiet.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (8,366 addresses per km²), indicating excellent urban connectivity.
The neighbourhood recorded 187 total crimes in the latest data, which is a moderate figure for a dense urban area. Resident reviews are mixed: one long-term resident loves it, while another reports negative social interactions. As with any city neighbourhood, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
Homes sold in the neighbourhood took an average of 36 days to sell, which is relatively quick. This suggests a active market where properties don't stay listed for long. The number of sales (139) compared to current listings (32) also indicates good demand.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area is very built-up, so green space is not on your doorstep, but it's accessible within a short stroll.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is.
Auto-translated to English by AIYes
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €517,625 | €472,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,102 | – |
| Rent price | €2,833 p/m | €2,300 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €36 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
People are not okay, they talk too much about you with lies, attack you without reason and believe what other people say about you without asking what your story is.
Auto-translated to English by AIYes
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived in the Transvaalbuurt for 79 years. Over those years I have seen many changes, but I still live there with great pleasure! And I will continue to do so until the very end! Transvaal is my life!
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for 43 years with great pleasure
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €581,241 | €523,222 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,351 | – |
| Rent price | €2,978 p/m | €2,383 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €38 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.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
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 | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Schalk Burgerstraat 48, Amsterdam
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