Haarlemmerbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vinkenstraat sits in the heart of the city, where the buzz of central Amsterdam is right on your doorstep. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,195,000, the asking price is 31% above the neighbourhood average of €911,739, which is partly explained by the smaller floor area of 70 m² compared to the average of 95 m². For context, this is one of 23 apartments currently for sale in the area, and you can compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam.
Haarlemmerbuurt-West is a lively, central neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. With an address density of 9,665 per km², it is one of the most densely populated parts of Amsterdam. The area is home to many singles (950 one-person households) and a mix of ages, with the largest group between 25 and 45. Two residents shared their experiences: one describes it as "cosy" and notes "everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located". Another finds it "Pleasant", saying "I find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities." They do mention that "homeless people and tourists do regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.67 out of 10. For more details, see the Haarlemmerbuurt-West neighbourhood.
Daily life here is all about convenience. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and Jumbo a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools like de Burght and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden are within a five- to ten-minute walk, while secondary school Vinse School is just around the corner. The neighbourhood also has a GP surgery on your doorstep and a park a couple of streets away. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive public services and cultural amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including SEM makelaars.
Details of this home
Vinkenstraat 72, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
everything at hand, it's the centre, centrally located
Auto-translated to English by AII find the Haarlemmerbuurt a very pleasant neighbourhood to live in. There is a good atmosphere and there are many amenities. Homeless people and tourists do regularly cause nuisance and the fact that the neighbourhood is unhygienic.
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About Vinkenstraat 72, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 31% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€911,739). However, the apartment is smaller than average (70 m² vs 95 m²), so the price per square metre is higher. In the past year, 46 homes sold in the area at an average price of €736,783, taking an average of 62 days to sell. Whether the price is fair depends on how much you value the central location and the specific features of this home.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The neighbourhood recorded 316 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a central urban area. Residents mention that homeless people and tourists can cause nuisance, and some find the area unhygienic. However, they also describe the atmosphere as pleasant and cosy, with many amenities at hand.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Secondary school Vinse School is just around the corner (220 m), and primary schools like de Burght (520 m) and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden (575 m) are a five- to ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood also has a child daycare centre within 0.5 km.
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep (116 m), Ekoplaza is just around the corner (263 m), and Jumbo is a ten-minute walk (411 m). There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, making daily shopping very convenient.
SEM makelaars has published only the street and price on the listing channels.
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