Schinkelbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Sluisstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, with the Vondelpark just a couple of streets away. At 47 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and classic proportions give it a spacious feel. The asking price of €460,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €776,169, which makes it a keen entry point into this area. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this one is priced to move.
Schinkelbuurt-Noord is a dense, urban pocket with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood of singles and couples, with few children. The streets are lined with pre-war buildings, and the area has a lively, city-centre feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a high turnover of homes, with 111 sold in the past period. For more context, see the Schinkelbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is a two-minute walk, there's a restaurant just around the corner. For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn on your doorstep and a Dirk a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is De Kleine Nicolaas, a ten-minute walk away, and the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort is about five minutes on foot. The Vondelpark is a five-minute stroll, perfect for a lunchtime break. All this falls within the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Aemestelle Makelaars Amsterdam.
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Sluisstraat 40-1, Amsterdam
Data from Schinkelbuurt-Noord
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About Sluisstraat 40-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 41% below the average asking price in Schinkelbuurt-Noord (€776,169), but the apartment is also smaller than average at 47 m². The price per square metre works out at about €9,787, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €10,720 per m². Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller apartment in this area.
The energy label is D. In Schinkelbuurt-Noord, 28% of homes have a label D or lower, while 36% have label C and 20% have label B. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. The property was built in 1914, which is typical for the area, 92.6% of homes date from before 1945.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Amsterdam's central stations are easily reachable by tram or bike from this neighbourhood.
Schinkelbuurt-Noord is a very urban area with a high address density of 8,205 per km². The population is young, with half of residents aged 25-45. Most households are single-person (940 out of 1,370 households). It's a lively, central neighbourhood with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby.
At the time of writing, there are 24 apartments for sale in Schinkelbuurt-Noord. The average asking price is €776,169, with a median of €585,000. Prices range from €425,000 to €2,850,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 32 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The nearest primary school is De Kleine Nicolaas, about 600 m away (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK is 408 m away, and the Tobiasschool VMBO is 605 m away. There are also several childcare options within walking distance.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is an apartment in a pre-war building, it is unlikely to have private outdoor space, but you would need to check the floor plan or ask the agent for details.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schinkelbuurt-Noord