Dapperbuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Von Zesenstraat 184 sits in the lively Dapperbuurt-Noord, a neighbourhood that blends market bustle with quiet residential streets. At 92 m², it is 42% larger than the average home in the area, and with an A energy label it is unusually efficient for a building from 1881. The asking price of €795,000 is 51% above the neighbourhood average of €527,250, so it is on the high side, but then you are paying for space and modern comfort in a sought-after part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out.
Dapperbuurt-Noord is a vibrant, multicultural pocket of Amsterdam Oost. One resident describes it as 'vibrant thanks to the market and many shops; you can find everything there and there is a multicultural atmosphere. Sometimes busy and chaotic, but always something going on.' Another says it has improved in recent years: 'I live in the Dapper, it used to have problems with junkies and dealers so it has improved, also with new shops so let me say it has gotten better.' A third simply calls it 'good and safe.' Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10. Most homes are flats, and a quarter are owner-occupied. The area is densely populated, with many singles and young professionals. For more on the area, see the Dapperbuurt-Noord neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and a Lidl is equally close. For fresh produce, the Dappermarkt is on your doorstep. Primary school De Dapper is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools like Havo De Hof and Metis Montessori Lyceum are within a ten-minute walk. The nearest park or garden is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away. For broader context, the municipality of Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Jansen Smit Makelaars en Taxateurs.
Details of this home
Von Zesenstraat 184, Amsterdam
Good · 3 residents
Good and safe.
Auto-translated to English by AIDapperbuurt-Noord is vibrant thanks to the market and many shops; you can find everything there and there is a multicultural atmosphere. Sometimes busy and chaotic, but always something going on.
Auto-translated to English by AI. LET ME SAY A FEW YEARS AGO OOST WAS NOT SO GOOD BUT A LOT HAS CHANGED. I LIVE IN THE DAPPER, IT USED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH JUNKIES AND DEALERS SO IT HAS IMPROVED, ALSO WITH NEW SHOPS SO LET ME SAY IT HAS GOTTEN BETTER
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About Von Zesenstraat 184, Amsterdam
The asking price is 51% above the neighbourhood average of €527,250, but the apartment is also 42% larger than the average home in Dapperbuurt-Noord (92 m² vs 65 m²). It also has an A energy label, which is rare for a building from 1881. So while the price is on the high side, you are getting significantly more space and modern efficiency.
Residents give mixed but generally positive views. One says it is 'good and safe,' while another notes past issues with junkies and dealers that have improved. The neighbourhood has a total of 382 recorded crimes, which is typical for a dense urban area. Overall, the average review score is 7.2 out of 10.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older homes in the area, 40.9% of homes in Dapperbuurt-Noord have label A, while 9.1% have label D or worse. The building dates from 1881, so the label A is a sign of good modernisation.
There are several supermarkets within a few hundred metres. The nearest Albert Heijn is 211 m away, a Lidl is 242 m, and another Albert Heijn is 254 m. A SPAR express and Vomar are also within a five-minute walk. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary school De Dapper is 319 m away, about a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Havo De Hof is 413 m and Metis Montessori Lyceum is 516 m, both within a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary and secondary schools in the area.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or beyond straightforward.
Dapperbuurt-Noord has a high proportion of singles (1,520 one-person households out of 2,525 total) and young adults aged 25-45 (1,725 residents). Only 450 households have children. The average household size is 1.7. So the area appeals mainly to professionals and couples without children.
In the past period, 90 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 35 days. This suggests a fairly active market, though not exceptionally fast. The average sold price was €520,122, slightly below the current asking price of this apartment.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Dapperbuurt-Noord