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Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 78 m² apartment on the Tweede Sweelinckstraat sits in a lively part of the city, with a label G energy rating that means heating costs will be something to budget for. At €480,000, the asking price is 18% below the neighbourhood average of €585,179, which makes it a keen entry point for the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size: the floor area is 30% larger than the typical 60 m² in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt.
The Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of the Nieuwe Pijp, with over 11,900 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war buildings (85% built before 1945) and a young population, half the residents are between 25 and 45. One resident sums it up: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe." The neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt has a high proportion of single-person households (63%), and the average household size is just 1.5.
For your morning bread, an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are also two Jumbo supermarkets within a five-minute walk. The 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is on your doorstep, and the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster is just around the corner, so school runs are short. For secondary education, the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect from the capital, with the Van der Helstpleinbuurt well connected by tram and metro.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Pandinzicht Makelaardij & Vastgoed.
Details of this home
Tweede Sweelinckstraat 12-3, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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About Tweede Sweelinckstraat 12-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €480,000 is 18% below the average asking price in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt (€585,179) and also below the median of €525,000. Given that the apartment is 78 m², 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 60 m², the price per m² works out at about €6,154, which is well below the neighbourhood average of €10,025 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs are to be expected. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have a label D or lower, so a G label is at the bottom end. You'll want to budget for significant energy bills.
One resident describes it as "very safe", noting that burglaries are minor and mainly target shops. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 313, but without a per-capita comparison it's hard to judge. The resident adds: "Just lock your bike properly."
The neighbourhood is well served by metro and tram, though the resident notes that night service is limited. There is one bus that runs at 5 am to Schiphol. The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, so for intercity travel you'd need to cycle or take a tram.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets away. The resident mentions the area is "nicely green with parks and trees". The Sarphatipark is a popular spot within walking distance.
The Van der Helstpleinbuurt has 3,945 residents, with a high proportion of young adults (51% aged 25-45) and many single-person households (63%). Only 14% of households have children. The average household size is 1.5, so it's a typical urban area with lots of professionals and students.
At the time of writing, there are 39 apartments for sale in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt. The average asking price is €585,179 and the median is €525,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 32 days for sold properties.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt
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