Kortenaerkwartier, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1924 apartment on Van Speijkstraat sits in the lively Kortenaerkwartier, a stone's throw from the Ten Katemarkt and the buzzing Kinkerbuurt. With 59 m² and an energy label C, it's a compact but characterful home in a sought-after part of Amsterdam West. The asking price of €525,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €791,111, which makes it a keen entry point for the area, especially given that the average apartment here sells for around €697,500. For context, the apartments in Amsterdam market shows a wide range, but this one is priced to move.
The Kortenaerkwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's a mix of singles and couples, with few children, and the streets are lined with pre-war architecture. The area has a high street density (over 12,000 addresses per km²), so everything is on your doorstep. There are no resident reviews available for this specific street, but the neighbourhood Kortenaerkwartier is known for its lively atmosphere and central location.
Daily errands are a breeze: an Aldi and an Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and a SPAR and Dirk are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn is on your doorstep, and the St. Janschool is just a few minutes' walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality Amsterdam, so you have all the city's amenities within easy reach, from museums to parks, though the nearest park is a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Van Speijkstraat 125-1, Amsterdam
Data from Kortenaerkwartier
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About Van Speijkstraat 125-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €525,000 is 34% below the average asking price in the Kortenaerkwartier (€791,111) and also below the average sold price of €697,512. However, the apartment is smaller than average (59 m² vs 88 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that similar apartments in the area sell for around €9,278 per m², this price is on the keen side for the neighbourhood.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label B and another 42.9% have label C, so this is in line with the local stock.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away, which is about a 40-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn (117 m), St. Janschool (163 m), and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes (188 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away.
Currently, 18 homes are for sale in the Kortenaerkwartier, with prices ranging from €395,000 to €1,450,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 31 days, indicating a fairly active market.
The Kortenaerkwartier is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Most residents are between 25 and 45, and there are many singles. The area has a mix of pre-war apartments and a lively street scene with shops and restaurants nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kortenaerkwartier