Van Brakelstraat 38
Van Brakelkwartier, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodA classic Amsterdam apartment with an A label
Van Brakelstraat 38 is a first-floor apartment in the Van Brakelkwartier, a quiet pocket of Amsterdam West. The area has a village-like feel with its low-rise architecture and leafy streets, yet the city centre is only a short tram ride away. At €540,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
What the listing tells us
The apartment was built in 1926 and has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The living area is listed as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The price per square metre is €7,105 based on the agent's figure. No further details about the layout, rooms, or features are provided in the listing.
Van Brakelkwartier: a quiet corner of Amsterdam West
With just under a thousand residents, the Van Brakelkwartier neighbourhood is a small, close-knit community. It's a mix of ages: a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and about a quarter are 45 to 65. The area is very densely built-up, with over 11,000 addresses per square kilometre. Across the municipality of Amsterdam, residents give an average score of 7.35 out of 10. One resident says: "Quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another notes: "The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby." However, they also mention structural low-frequency noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which can be burdensome for those sensitive to it.
Daily life: shops, schools and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner: Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and Aldi and SPAR are also within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje, is on your doorstep. The GP, Integrale Huisartsenpraktijk West, is less than a hundred metres away, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Tram stop Witte de Withstraat is just around the corner, with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk. For a day out, the park is a ten-minute walk, and the restaurant around the corner. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city. The address is in an area with a medium foundation risk indication, as the building dates from 1926 and falls within a KCAF attention zone. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic are below the norm. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, but heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers Zaanstad and De Makelaers Zaanstad on Pararius.
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About Van Brakelstraat 38, Amsterdam
What is the asking price and how does it compare to the market?
The asking price is €540,000. The price per square metre is €7,105 based on the agent's stated living area of 76 m². No neighbourhood average is available for comparison, but the price is on the high side for an apartment in Amsterdam.
What are the property details?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space. The living area is given as 76 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 72 m². The apartment was built in 1926 and has an A energy label.
Are there any risks associated with the address?
The area has a medium foundation risk indication because the building dates from 1926 and is in a KCAF attention zone. Road traffic noise is above the norm at 51 dB Lden. Heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
Albert Heijn, Aldi, and SPAR supermarkets are within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school is Basisschool Het Winterkoninkje, just around the corner. The GP is less than a hundred metres away, and the pharmacy is a five-minute walk. Tram stop Witte de Withstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Van Brakelkwartier is a small, quiet neighbourhood with under a thousand residents. It's a mix of ages, with many young adults and families. Residents across Amsterdam give an average score of 7.35. One resident describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people." Another mentions good connections and amenities but warns about low-frequency noise from shipping.
How is public transport in the area?
Tram stop Witte de Withstraat is just around the corner, with lines 1, 7, 17 and N83. Amsterdam Lelylaan station is a ten-minute walk, providing train connections. The area is well served by trams and buses.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. No further details about insulation or heating are provided in the listing.
Is the home offered by multiple agents?
Yes, at the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers Zaanstad and De Makelaers Zaanstad on Pararius.
Experiences from Van Brakelkwartier
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Experiences from Chassébuurt
How residents experience their district
Quiet neighbourhood where many families live. The neighbourhood is right by the water and close to the Kinkerstraat with many shops. There are also many restaurants in the area.
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| Sale price | €713,875 | €663,125 |
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| Sale per m² | €9,087 | – |
| Rent price | €2,688 p/m | €2,688 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €49 p/m | – |
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IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
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Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,865 | €693,182 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,885 | – |
| Rent price | €2,790 p/m | €2,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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