P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with serious presence. The Vossiusstraat, in the heart of the Museumkwartier, is one of Amsterdam's most distinguished addresses. At 280 m², this apartment is 54% larger than the average in the neighbourhood, a rare find. The price of €2,975,000 is on the high side, but for a home of this size and calibre in this location, it is in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €15,628, and the median asking price for a home here is €2,400,000. If you are looking at apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a small, exclusive enclave within the Museumkwartier. With just 815 residents, it feels intimate and private. The neighbourhood is dominated by pre-war architecture, 94% of homes were built before 1945, and the streets are lined with grand 19th-century buildings. It is a quiet, residential area, yet it sits right next to the city's cultural heart. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures speak for themselves: it is a sought-after area with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (32%) and a very high density of addresses (8,596 per km²). This is urban living at its most refined. Read more about the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt.
Your daily routine here is a pleasure. For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are also an AH to go, a Lidl and an Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For families, the Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is just around the corner, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is also a couple of streets away. The Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is a five-minute walk. The Vondelpark is on your doorstep, and the museums, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Stedelijk, are a five-minute stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you could want from a world-class city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including DAMSTAD. The asking price is €2,975,000.
Details of this home
Vossiusstraat 3H, Amsterdam
Data from P.C. Hooftbuurt
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151 within 5 km
214 within 5 km
About Vossiusstraat 3H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €2,975,000 is on the high side, but it is in line with the market for a home of this size and location. The average price per m² in the P.C. Hooftbuurt is €15,628, and the median asking price is €2,400,000. However, this apartment is 54% larger than the neighbourhood average of 182 m², which justifies the premium. Homes in this area sell within an average of 55 days, indicating steady demand.
The energy label is C. This is a reasonable rating for a home built in 1879. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A or A+, and 33% have label C. A C label means the home is moderately energy-efficient; you can expect reasonable heating costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern home. The listing does not provide details on insulation or glazing.
The nearest train station is 3 km away. This is a bit of a walk, but the area is well served by trams and buses. The Vossiusstraat is in the Museumkwartier, so you are close to the city centre and many amenities. For longer journeys, Amsterdam Zuid or Amsterdam Centraal are accessible by tram or bike.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Cornelis Vrijschool voor Basisonderwijs is just 203 m away, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is 212 m away. Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is 293 m away. For younger children, there is a child daycare centre 0.4 km away. The area has a total of 214 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. SPAR is just 108 m away, and Albert Heijn is 189 m away. There is also an AH to go at 416 m, a Lidl at 481 m, and an Ekoplaza at 490 m. For daily groceries, you are well covered.
The neighbourhood has a total of 341 reported crimes, but this figure covers all types of incidents. The area is generally considered safe, especially given its upscale character and high density of addresses. The Museumkwartier is a well-patrolled area with many tourists and residents.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt has 815 residents, with an average household size of 1.7. There are many single-person households (240) and households without children (140). The age distribution is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 age group (295). It is a diverse area with a mix of professionals, families and older residents.
6 homes in the neighbourhood P.C. Hooftbuurt
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