Frans Halsbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Stadhouderskade sits right in the thick of the Oude Pijp, where the city hums with energy. At 102 m² it's a generous size for the area, and with an A+ energy label it's unusually efficient for a 1880 building. The asking price of €1,299,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €749,684, but the floor area is 36% larger than the local norm and the label is far better than most. For context, see apartments in Amsterdam.
The Frans Halsbuurt is the beating heart of the Pijp, lively, dense, and popular. One resident who has lived here a long time describes it as a "busy neighbourhood with many tourists", noting that it's getting busier and that houses can be in poor condition with damp and noise. The same review mentions lots of rubbish and nuisance from pubs. That said, the area is incredibly central, with a huge range of shops, cafes, and markets on your doorstep. Most households are single-person (1,155 out of 1,560), and the average household size is just 1.5. For more on the area, see the Frans Halsbuurt neighbourhood.
Your morning bread run: Ekoplaza is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Dirk is a five-minute walk. For schools, primary school IKC De Kleine Reus is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools Barlaeus Gymnasium and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are also within easy reach. The neighbourhood is densely built and very urban, with an address density of nearly 10,000 per km². For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broersma Wonen.
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The asking price is 73% above the neighbourhood average of €749,684, but this apartment is also 36% larger than the average (102 m² vs 75 m²) and has an A+ energy label, which only 13% of homes for sale in the area have. So the price reflects a premium for size and efficiency.
The energy label is A+, the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. Only 13% of homes for sale in the Frans Halsbuurt have an A+ label.
The floor area is 102 m², which is 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 75 m².
The Frans Halsbuurt is a very central, busy area in the Oude Pijp. One resident describes it as a 'busy neighbourhood with many tourists', with noise from pubs and passers-by, and some issues with rubbish and damp in older buildings. It's densely populated, mostly with single-person households.
Ekoplaza is 121 m away, Albert Heijn is 227 m, and Dirk is 358 m. All are within a short walk.
Primary school IKC De Kleine Reus is 344 m away. Secondary schools include Barlaeus Gymnasium (381 m) and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (499 m).
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away. The listing does not state which station.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Have lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy. Many people with kids are moving elsewhere. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €819,333 | €835,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,735 | – |
| Rent price | €2,900 p/m | €3,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €44 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My neighbourhood for fifty years
Auto-translated to English by AIYou can easily get out in this neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here quite a long time. Too long. It's getting busier and busier with tourists. Houses are in poor condition, lots of damp and mould, and very small and noisy. Many people with kids are moving elsewhere. Lots of rubbish in the streets and a lot of nuisance from pubs and restaurants. Noise from passers-by and tourists, especially in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €750,458 | €605,534 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,577 | – |
| Rent price | €3,229 p/m | €3,081 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 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 | – |
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