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Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Van Ostadestraat sits in the lively Nieuwe Pijp, a neighbourhood that feels like the city's living room. With 51 m² and an energy label C, it's a compact but well-kept home from 1903. At €450,000, the asking price is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €585,179, making it a keen entry into the Amsterdam market compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a dense, urban pocket with over 11,900 addresses per km². One resident sums it up: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood." The area is safe, with occasional shop burglaries, and the resident adds: "Just lock your bike properly." Most homes are pre-war, and the population skews young, with half of residents between 25 and 45.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Coop are a couple of streets away. The 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk, making school runs easy. The municipality Amsterdam offers a park or garden within a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner for a quick bite.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Boomsma & Bruinsma Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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The asking price of €450,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt, which is €585,179. The median asking price in the area is €525,000, so this apartment is priced on the low side. However, it's a compact 51 m² home, so the price per m² works out to about €8,824, which is below the neighbourhood average of €10,025 per m².
The Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. One resident describes it as a good neighbourhood, easily accessible by metro and tram, with parks and trees. It's safe, with only occasional shop burglaries. The area has many amenities: shops, bakeries, butchers, and eateries. The resident notes that houses are nice but expensive, and renting is tough outside social housing.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The neighbourhood is well served by metro and tram, though night-time public transport is limited.
There are several schools within walking distance. The 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm (primary) is 123 m away, the 9e Montessorischool De Scholekster (primary) is 218 m, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam (secondary) is 239 m. The Berlage Lyceum (secondary) is about 500 m away.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation but may not be as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, but it's not the most efficient label available.
Currently, there are 39 apartments for sale in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt. In the past period, 156 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €628,428 and an average time on the market of 32 days.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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| Sale price | €591,971 | €544,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,307 | – |
| Rent price | €2,964 p/m | €2,788 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €48 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Lively, with a tram stop right outside and the North-South line station across the street. Albert Cuyp Market within walking distance. Supermarkets within walking distance. Lively bars and restaurants directly below the homes on this side.
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice, safe neighbourhood, beautiful buildings and it's central.
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| Sale price | €619,519 | €568,260 |
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| Sale per m² | €9,954 | – |
| Rent price | €3,036 p/m | €2,857 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €834,169 | €704,951 |
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| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Van Ostadestraat 169H, Amsterdam
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