P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 214 m² apartment in the P.C. Hooftbuurt sits in a stately 1879 building with an A energy label. The asking price of €990,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2.5 million, making it a keen entry into this exclusive area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you get generous proportions in a prime museum district setting.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods, with wide streets and monumental architecture. It's a quiet, residential area with a high density of single-person households and few children. The urbanity level is very strong, with over 8,500 addresses per km². Average incomes are high, and the housing stock is almost entirely pre-war. The P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood is known for its proximity to the Museumplein and Vondelpark.
Daily life here revolves around the Vondelpark, just a couple of streets away. For groceries, a SPAR is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Primary schools include the Cornelis Vrijschool (a five-minute walk) and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (a couple of streets away). Secondary education is within walking distance too, with Barlaeus Gymnasium a five-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive cultural amenities, with museums and restaurants a short stroll away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Broersma Wonen.
Details of this home
Vossiusstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
152 within 5 km
214 within 5 km
About Vossiusstraat 18-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €990,000 is 61% below the neighbourhood average of €2,530,692, which makes it notably keen. However, the median price in the P.C. Hooftbuurt is €1,975,000, so this apartment is priced well under typical values. The price per m² is not directly comparable, but the floor area of 214 m² is generous. Given the energy label A and location, the price appears competitive.
The apartment has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating costs are likely to be low compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label A or A+, so this is a strong feature. The building dates from 1879, so the label A suggests significant modernisation has been done.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. This is a moderate distance, best covered by bike or tram.
Primary schools within walking distance include the Cornelis Vrijschool (111 m) and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier (217 m). For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 317 m away and Sweelinck College is 662 m. All are within a ten-minute walk.
A SPAR is just 124 m away, and an Albert Heijn is 250 m from the apartment. Other options include a Lidl and another Albert Heijn within 450 m. Daily shopping is very convenient.
There are currently 13 apartments for sale in the P.C. Hooftbuurt, with prices ranging from €699,000 to €6,200,000. The average price per m² is €14,728. In the past period, 25 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €1,782,200 and an average time on market of 52 days.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a very urban, upscale area with mostly pre-war buildings. It has a high proportion of single-person households and few families with children. The area is quiet for its central location, with the Vondelpark and Museumplein nearby. Crime figures are moderate for a city centre.
6 homes in the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt
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