Vaartstraat 68-1
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid, Amsterdam
AreaA classic Amsterdam apartment with space and character
This 100 m² apartment on Vaartstraat in the Schinkelbuurt-Zuid neighbourhood feels wonderfully spacious, 69% larger than the average apartment in the area. The 1913 building gives it period charm, and with energy label C it's reasonably efficient. At €750,000, the price was on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €492,000, but you're paying for the extra square metres. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 20 August 2026.
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid: a quiet pocket of the city
Schinkelbuurt-Zuid is a calm, residential corner of Amsterdam with 1,395 residents. It's a mix of singles (625 one-person households) and families (110 households with children), and the average household size is 1.5. The area feels urban but not hectic, the address density is very high at 7,706 addresses per km², yet the streets are leafy and quiet. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: mostly pre-war housing (90% built before 1945), a small share of owner-occupied homes (15%), and a low crime rate of 75 incidents total. The neighbourhood Schinkelbuurt-Zuid is well-connected and popular with professionals.
Daily life on Vaartstraat
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: Albert Heijn is 89 metres away, and Dirk is a couple of streets further. For school runs, the Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and De Kleine Nicolaas primary school is about a ten-minute walk. There's also a childcare centre just 200 metres away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital, with a restaurant 200 metres from your door and a park 700 metres away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via Peter Bruin Makelaardij.
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About Vaartstraat 68-1, Amsterdam
Was €750,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €750,000 was above the neighbourhood median of €492,000, but this apartment was also 69% larger than the average (100 m² vs 59 m²). The average price per m² in the area was €10,672, which would put this home at roughly €1,067,200 if priced per m², so the asking price was actually below that benchmark. Given the size and location, the price seemed in line with the market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A, 30.8% label C, and 30.8% label D or lower, so this home sits in the middle of the pack.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This gives you access to the national rail network, though for daily commuting within Amsterdam you'll likely use the tram or metro.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Montessori Lyceum Oostpoort ISK (secondary) is 347 metres away, De Kleine Nicolaas primary school is 650 metres, and the Europaschool primary is 690 metres. A childcare centre is just 200 metres from the apartment.
How many homes were for sale in the neighbourhood?
At the time there were 18 homes for sale in Schinkelbuurt-Zuid, with prices ranging from €398,000 to €1,500,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 30 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of safety?
The neighbourhood recorded 75 total crimes, which is relatively low for a dense urban area. The area feels safe and residential, with a mix of families and singles.
