Willemsparkbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis classic apartment on Sophialaan sits in the heart of the Willemspark neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the Vondelpark. Built in 1894, it offers 110 m² of living space with an energy label C. At €1,650,000, the asking price is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €3,129,815, a keen price for a home in this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam with a mix of families and professionals. The area has a strong urban feel, with over 8,300 addresses per km², yet it's surprisingly calm. One resident describes it as "boring" and notes: "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 based on a single review. The neighbourhood Willemsparkbuurt-Noord is home to around 1,540 people, with many households without children and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For fresh organic produce, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. Families have several schools nearby, including De Kleine Nicolaas primary school (a couple of streets away) and Het Amsterdams Lyceum secondary school (a five-minute walk). The municipality Amsterdam offers a wealth of cultural amenities, with restaurants and parks within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Sotheby's Realty Makelaars Nederland and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Sophialaan 23A, 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 Sophialaan 23A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,650,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €3,129,815, but the apartment is also 41% smaller than the average home in the area (110 m² vs 187 m²). Given the location and size, the price is keen compared to other listings in Willemsparkbuurt-Noord.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not as efficient as modern homes. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label A or better, so this one is slightly less efficient than the newer stock.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short tram ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, so public transport connections are good.
The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a significant number of 25-45 year olds and a fair share of families. One resident described the area as quiet but noted that construction noise can be an issue in the mornings. The overall review score is 7 out of 10.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace.
With 110 m², it could have two or three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Willemsparkbuurt-Noord
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