Vaartstraat 19
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA spacious apartment on the Vaartstraat
This apartment on the Vaartstraat in Amsterdam is a rare find: 166 m² of living space, built in 2003 and with an A energy label. It is the most expensive of the 18 homes currently for sale in the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood, at €1,500,000. That is 123% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €674,000, so the price is on the high side, but then, this home is also 181% larger than the average 59 m². For context, the neighbourhood has 15% owner-occupied homes, and the average price per m² is €10,672. Compare that with other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid is a densely built urban neighbourhood with 1,395 residents. Most households are single-person (625), and only 110 households have children. The area has a very strong urban feel (address density 7,706 per km²). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (90% built before 1945), but this home is from 2003. Energy labels in the neighbourhood are mixed: 38.5% have label A, 30.8% label C, and 30.8% label D or lower. This home's A label is therefore very efficient. Learn more about the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a Dirk within a five-minute walk. For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas is a ten-minute walk away, and the Europaschool is a bit further. Secondary schools include Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK and Tobiasschool VMBO. A restaurant is on your doorstep, and a park or public garden is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars.
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About Vaartstraat 19, Amsterdam
Is €1,500,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €1,500,000 is 123% above the neighbourhood average of €674,000, making it the most expensive of the 18 homes currently for sale in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid. However, this apartment is also 181% larger than the average 59 m², with 166 m² of living space, a 2003 build, and an A energy label. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,672, so this home's price per m² works out to about €9,036, below the neighbourhood average. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the extra space and modern efficiency.
How does this apartment compare to other homes in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid?
This apartment is the largest and most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The average home for sale here is 59 m² with an average asking price of €674,000. This home is 166 m², built in 2003, and has an A energy label, while most homes in the area are pre-war (90% built before 1945) and have mixed energy labels. Only 15% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied, so this is a relatively rare listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A, 30.8% have label C, and 30.8% have label D or lower. An A label means lower heating costs and a more comfortable home compared to older, less efficient properties. The home was built in 2003, so it likely has modern insulation and double glazing.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is just 108 m away, another Albert Heijn at 214 m, Dirk at 281 m, and Jumbo at 400 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
For primary education, De Kleine Nicolaas (585 m) and Europaschool (633 m) are within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK (279 m) and Tobiasschool VMBO (553 m) are close by. There is also a special primary school, SBO Tobiasschool (539 m).
How many homes are for sale in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid?
Currently, there are 18 homes for sale in the neighbourhood. This apartment is the most expensive of those. In the past, 51 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €549,216 and an average time on market of 30 days.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid is a very urban neighbourhood with a high address density (7,706 per km²). It has 1,395 residents, mostly single-person households (625). There are few families with children (110). The area has a mix of pre-war and modern buildings, with restaurants and a park nearby.
