Under offer
John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on the Vespuccistraat sits in a 1925 building with a D energy label, something to factor in, because most homes for sale in the neighbourhood have a better rating. At €475,000 for 56 m², the price is in line with the market: the average sold price per m² in the John Franklinbuurt is €8,276, and the median asking price for similar homes is €480,000. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this is a fairly typical entry point for the city.
The John Franklinbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density, over 10,500 per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are few children, and almost no families with kids. The housing stock is entirely flats, and all buildings date from before 1945. The neighbourhood has a lively, city-centre feel, with restaurants and a park just a couple of streets away. For more context, see the John Franklinbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: a Dirk and an Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, and an Aldi is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Rosa Boekdrukker is on your doorstep, and Islamitische basisschool Al Maes and Joop en Willy Westerweel are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school is about a ten-minute walk away. A GP is also just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station 3.1 km away. For a broader view of the area, check out the municipality of Amsterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Kerkvliet Makelaars and Funda. The asking price is €475,000.
Details of this home
Vespuccistraat 86-1, Amsterdam
Data from John Franklinbuurt
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About Vespuccistraat 86-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €475,000 is in line with the local market. The median asking price for apartments in the John Franklinbuurt is €480,000, and the average sold price per m² is €8,276. At 56 m², that works out to about €8,482 per m², slightly above the neighbourhood average, but not unusually high for a well-located apartment in Amsterdam.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be moderate to high. Most homes for sale in the John Franklinbuurt have a better energy label, so this is something to consider when budgeting for monthly bills.
The John Franklinbuurt is a very urban, lively neighbourhood with a high density of people and amenities. It's popular among young professionals and singles, with many restaurants, shops, and a park nearby. The area is well connected by public transport, though the train station is 3.1 km away. It's a bustling, city-centre environment rather than a quiet residential area.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Rosa Boekdrukker is just 165 m away, Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is 344 m, and Joop en Willy Westerweel is 384 m. The nearest secondary school is about 1.2 km away. There are also childcare facilities nearby, with a day-care centre just 300 m from the home.
There are two supermarkets just around the corner: a Dirk at 343 m and an Albert Heijn at 344 m. An Aldi is a bit further at 608 m, and another Albert Heijn is at 626 m. Daily groceries are very convenient from this location.
The neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, though the nearest train station is 3.1 km away. The high address density means many stops are within walking distance. For longer journeys, Amsterdam's central stations are easily reachable by public transport.
The John Franklinbuurt is not particularly quiet, it's a dense urban area with a lot of activity. However, there is a park just 200 m away for some green space. The neighbourhood has a lively, city-centre atmosphere rather than a tranquil one.
Currently, there is only one apartment for sale in the John Franklinbuurt, which is this one. In the past period, 15 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 39 days. The market is relatively active, but supply is limited.
6 homes in the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt
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