Oostenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Touwbaan sits in the lively Oostenburg neighbourhood, part of Amsterdam's Oostelijke Eilanden. With 58 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a compact but efficient home. The asking price of €475,000 is 36% below the neighbourhood average of €743,600, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Oostenburg is a densely urban area with 3,675 residents, mostly young adults between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,520) and few families with children. It's a vibrant, busy part of the city with an address density of 6,440 per km². For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Oostenburg.
For daily groceries, you have Vomar just around the corner, Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express nearby. The Alan Turingschool and Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden are both within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities throughout the city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via II DAM B.V.
Details of this home
Touwbaan 2, Amsterdam
Data from Oostenburg
Data from Oostenburg
142 within 5 km
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About Touwbaan 2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is 36% below the average asking price in Oostenburg (€743,600) and also below the median of €635,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (58 m² vs 83 m²). Given the lower price per m² (€8,190 vs neighbourhood average €9,210), it appears priced for its size.
The energy label is C, which is average for an apartment built in 1984. It means the home has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This provides connections to the wider region.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Alan Turingschool (238 m), Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden (378 m), and Piet Hein (796 m). For secondary education, Metis Montessori Lyceum is about 914 m away.
Currently, there are 25 apartments for sale in Oostenburg, with prices ranging from €425,000 to €1,500,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 48 days, indicating a fairly active market.
Oostenburg recorded 211 total crimes in the latest data. As a very urban area with high density, some crime is expected, but it's a typical inner-city neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oostenburg