Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Uiterwaardenstraat sits in a quiet part of Amsterdam-Zuid, with the Amstel riverbank and the green of Martin Luther Kingpark just a couple of streets away. At 48 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of space. The asking price of €400,000 is keen, 50% below the neighbourhood average of €794,259, and it is currently the cheapest of the 29 apartments for sale in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically sell for around €9,194 per m².
Scheldebuurt-Midden is a pre-war neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, address density is very high at 8,604 addresses per km². The streets are lined with classic Amsterdam architecture from the 1930s, and the area is popular with young professionals and couples. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood as a whole is known for its lively mix of shops and cafés along the nearby Scheldestraat. The Scheldebuurt-Midden neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (around 825) and relatively few families with children.
For daily groceries, the Coop is just around the corner on Rijnstraat, and Albert Heijn and Dirk are both within a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (a couple of streets away) and Basisschool Anne Frank (also just around the corner). The area is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops on the main thoroughfares. The municipality of Amsterdam maintains the surrounding parks and public spaces well.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Openbare Makelaardij. The details reflect the current asking price and specifications as provided by the agent.
Details of this home
Uiterwaardenstraat 268-1, Amsterdam
Data from Scheldebuurt-Midden
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About Uiterwaardenstraat 268-1, Amsterdam
At €400,000, this apartment is priced 50% below the average asking price in Scheldebuurt-Midden (€794,259) and is the cheapest of the 29 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. However, the floor area of 48 m² is 44% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². The price per square metre works out at roughly €8,333, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,194 per m². So it is keenly priced for the area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment in this neighbourhood, 43.3% of homes here have label C. A C label means the home is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate heating costs, though the exact amount depends on usage and the specific heating system installed.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk or a short cycle ride. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal and other major stations.
Scheldebuurt-Midden is very well served. The nearest supermarket (Coop) is just 250 metres away, and there are several others within a 500-metre radius. Primary schools are within walking distance, the closest is 238 metres away. There are also restaurants and a park (Martin Luther Kingpark) just 300 metres from the apartment.
The listing does not explicitly state the number of bedrooms. Based on the floor area of 48 m², it is likely a one-bedroom or possibly a compact two-bedroom apartment. You would need to check the floor plan with the agent for the exact layout.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. Given that this is a first-floor apartment in a pre-war building, it is unlikely to have private outdoor space. The nearby Martin Luther Kingpark provides green space just a few minutes away.
In the past year, sold homes in Scheldebuurt-Midden took an average of 38 days to sell. That is relatively quick, indicating a healthy demand. However, this particular apartment is priced well below the average, so it may attract interest quickly.
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