Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis pre-war apartment on Van Bossestraat sits in the lively Westerstaatsman neighbourhood, part of the Staatsliedenbuurt. At 48 m² with an E energy label, it's a compact city home. The asking price of €395,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €425,000, but it's in line with the average price per m² of €9,701. For context, apartments in Amsterdam sell at a wide range of prices.
Westerstaatsman is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with 2,845 residents, mostly single-person households (1,165). The area is very strongly urbanised, with 8,338 addresses per km². It's a young area: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45. There are no reviews from residents available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Westerstaatsman is known for its pre-war housing stock, with 94% of homes built before 1945.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and a Dirk is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is just around the corner, and Basisschool De Bron is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers extensive amenities, with a restaurant on your doorstep and a park a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via ViaAnca Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van Bossestraat 52-1, Amsterdam
Data from Westerstaatsman
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About Van Bossestraat 52-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €395,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €425,000, but above the minimum of €315,000. The average price per m² in the area is €9,701, and this home works out at about €8,229 per m², which is below average. Given the compact size and E energy label, the price seems in line with the market.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the neighbourhood, 61.5% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike or public transport to reach it.
Westerstaatsman is a very urban, densely populated area with many young adults and single-person households. It's a lively neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, and the area has a mix of shops and restaurants within easy reach.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is about a five-minute walk away, so you have green space within easy reach.
Currently, there are 17 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. In the past year, 116 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 26 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westerstaatsman