Westerstaatsman, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 63 m² apartment on Van Hogendorpstraat sits in the Westerstaatsman neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Built in 1923, it has an A energy label, very efficient for a home of this age. The asking price of €579,000 is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €460,118, but the floor area is 31% larger than the typical 48 m² in the area, so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Westerstaatsman is a densely populated neighbourhood with 2,845 residents, mostly young adults aged 25-45. Over half of households are single-person, and only 275 households have children. The area has a very strong urban feel (8,338 addresses per km²). There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood Westerstaatsman page gives more context. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with 1,445 residents between 25 and 45, and 700 between 45 and 65.
For daily shopping, the nearest Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, and several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Oecumenische basisschool De Catamaran is just around the corner, and Basisschool De Bron is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Het Cartesius Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers many amenities, including a restaurant just around the corner and a library a few streets away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Forte Makelaars and also appears on Funda. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Van Hogendorpstraat 899, Amsterdam
Data from Westerstaatsman
Data from Westerstaatsman
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About Van Hogendorpstraat 899, Amsterdam
The asking price is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €460,118, but the apartment is 31% larger than the typical 48 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €9,190, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €9,701 per m². So while the total price is high, you get more space for your money.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. Only 7.7% of homes in the neighbourhood have label A or better, so this is a standout feature for a 1923 building. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes in the area.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Westerstaatsman has a young, urban profile with many singles and few children. Only 275 out of 1,840 households have children, and the average household size is 1.5. There are primary schools within walking distance, but the area is more suited to professionals and couples than families with young kids.
There are currently 17 apartments for sale in Westerstaatsman, with prices ranging from €315,000 to €750,000. The average price per m² is €9,701, and the average floor area is 48 m². This apartment is larger and more expensive than most.
In the most recent data, there were 126 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the population of 2,845, that works out to about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is moderate for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood is generally considered safe, but as with any city centre, it pays to be aware.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westerstaatsman