Uilenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Valkenburgerstraat sits in the lively Uilenburg neighbourhood, right in the centre of Amsterdam. Built in 2007, it has a generous 92 m² of living space and an A energy label, so it's efficient and modern. The asking price of €725,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but the floor area is 26% larger than the typical 73 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Uilenburg is a dense, urban island in the city centre, with a very strong urbanity level (address density of 6,711 per km²). The population is around 1,255, with many single-person households (520) and few families with children (100). The housing stock is entirely apartments, and 36% are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its historic streets and central location. The Uilenburg neighbourhood is part of the Nieuwmarkt/Lastage district.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools nearby: De Witte Olifant is on your doorstep, and St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk. The area is packed with restaurants (0.2 km to the nearest) and a park is a ten-minute walk away. The central station is about 1.6 km away, so the rest of the city is easily reachable. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Heeren Makelaars and Funda.
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Valkenburgerstraat 186A, Amsterdam
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About Valkenburgerstraat 186A, Amsterdam
The asking price of €725,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €664,684 and the median of €600,000. However, this apartment is larger than most in Uilenburg: 92 m² versus an average of 73 m². Recently sold apartments in the area went for an average of €622,579, with an average time on the market of 36 days. So the price is on the high side, but the extra space and modern energy label justify it.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low energy costs compared to older properties. In Uilenburg, 50% of homes have label A and 13.6% have A+ or better, so this apartment is in line with the most efficient homes in the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives you direct connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
Albert Heijn is just 114 m away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 247 m, and there's an AH to go at 348 m. For a larger shop, another Albert Heijn is 560 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. De Witte Olifant is 134 m away, St. Antoniusschool at 479 m, and Dr. E. Boekmanschool at 661 m. For secondary education, the nearest is 2 km away.
Uilenburg is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of people and amenities. It's mostly apartments, with many single-person households. The area has a mix of historic and modern buildings, and there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The park is a ten-minute walk away.
Currently, there are 19 apartments for sale in Uilenburg, with prices ranging from €375,000 to €1,200,000. The average price per m² is €9,309, so this apartment at €7,880 per m² is below that average, which is another reason the price is competitive given the size.
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