Oostenburg, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on VOC-kade sits in a brand-new building on Oostenburg, one of Amsterdam's former island neighbourhoods. At 51 m² it's compact, but the A+++ energy label means running costs are low. The asking price of €575,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average of €743,600, which is keen for a new-build in this part of town. For more context, see apartments in Amsterdam.
Oostenburg is a small, densely built island neighbourhood with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's very urban, with over 6,400 addresses per km². The housing stock is almost entirely apartments, and 89% have an A+ label or better. There are no resident reviews available for this area. Learn more about the Oostenburg neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Several primary schools are within a couple of streets away, including Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden and Piet Hein. A secondary school, Montessori Lyceum Pax, is a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is 1.6 km away. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including HR Home Amsterdam. Aandacht maakt het verschil.
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VOC-kade 132, Amsterdam
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About VOC-kade 132, Amsterdam
The asking price of €575,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Oostenburg (€743,600). However, this apartment is also smaller than average (51 m² vs 83 m²). The price per m² works out at about €11,275, which is above the neighbourhood average of €9,210 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre for a new-build with an excellent energy label.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In Oostenburg, 89% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this is in line with the neighbourhood's modern housing stock.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km from the apartment. That's about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Vomar is 481 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 540 metres, a five-minute walk. SPAR express and Jumbo are also within walking distance (619 and 653 metres respectively). So daily shopping is very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within a few minutes' walk: Basisschool Oostelijke Eilanden (396 m), Piet Hein (414 m), and Alan Turingschool (419 m). For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Pax is 764 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
The CBS data records 211 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or context it's hard to judge. Oostenburg is a densely populated urban area, so some crime is expected. You may want to check local crime maps for more detail.
At the time of writing, there are 25 apartments for sale in Oostenburg. The average asking price is €743,600, and the median is €635,000. This apartment at €575,000 is below both averages, reflecting its smaller size.
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