Overtoomse Veld-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2003-built apartment on Theodoor van Hoytemastraat sits in a part of Amsterdam Nieuw-West that's greener and more spacious than the city centre. With 88 m² and energy label A, it's efficient and comfortable. At €530,000, the price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €492,786, but given the modern build and good size, it's in line with the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
One resident describes the area as 'pretty decent', noting that while the reputation isn't great, the diversity and greenery are positives. They mention occasional noise from explosions but say they rarely feel unsafe. The street cleanliness is criticised, but amenities are sufficient, with the city centre a short cycle away. The neighbourhood is densely populated (5,906 addresses per km²) and very urban, with a mix of young adults and families. For more context, see the neighbourhood Overtoomse Veld-Zuid.
For daily shopping, Lidl and Albert Heijn are just around the corner, and AH to go is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, the 7e Montessorischool, is a five-minute walk, while the Professor H. Burgerschool (special education) is on your doorstep. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and the metro nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hoen Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Theodoor van Hoytemastraat 79, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I live in Nieuw-West in Amsterdam. It doesn't have a very good reputation, which is partly justified but partly not so bad. Yes, every now and then you hear an explosion, which certainly isn't pleasant, but when you walk through the neighbourhood there's also a lot of diversity and I almost never feel unsafe (though that doesn't say much as a 1.90m man). Furthermore, it can be very cosy and there's a lot of greenery in the area, which is also very nice. The buildings are ugly, but I can live with that. The street is also very dirty, because apparently nobody cares about nature and the streetscape, so everything gets thrown on the street. In terms of amenities, there's enough, but if I need clothes, for example, I have to go to the city centre, so that's why it's not rated very high but still sufficient. The city centre is (by Amsterdam standards) fortunately not very far to cycle and there's also a train station nearby and the metro goes there too.
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About Theodoor van Hoytemastraat 79, Amsterdam
The asking price of €530,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €492,786 and the median of €472,500. However, this apartment is larger (88 m²) than the average sold home (73 m²) and has a modern energy label A. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €543,096, so the price is competitive for a well-maintained, energy-efficient flat.
Overtoomse Veld-Zuid is a densely populated, very urban area with a mix of young adults and families. One resident describes it as 'pretty decent', highlighting diversity and greenery but noting occasional noise and street cleanliness issues. The area has good amenities, and the city centre is a short cycle away. The train station is 1 km from the home.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label A and another 28.6% have label A+. This means lower energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint compared to older homes.
Lidl and Albert Heijn are both about 400 m away, just a few minutes' walk. AH to go is around 500 m, and Jumbo and another Lidl are about 1 km away. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1 km from the home, about a ten-minute walk. The metro also serves the area, making it easy to reach the city centre and other parts of Amsterdam.
The 7e Montessorischool (primary) is about 300 m away, a five-minute walk. There are also several special education schools nearby, including Professor H. Burgerschool (82 m) and Kentalis Signis (136 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 400 m away.
One resident says they 'almost never feel unsafe' despite occasional noise from explosions. The neighbourhood recorded 289 total crimes, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Overtoomse Veld-Zuid
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