Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 54 m² apartment on Vrolikstraat sits in the lively Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest, a stone's throw from the Oosterpark. Built in 1901 and with energy label C, it combines period charm with a practical layout. At €700,000, the asking price is 30% above the neighbourhood average of €537,000, so it's on the high side compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (8990 addresses per km²). It's home to around 3,055 residents, mostly singles (1,080 one-person households) and young adults aged 25-45 (1,210). Families with children make up 365 households. The area has a lively, city-centre feel with plenty of restaurants and cafes just around the corner. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn on your doorstep, another a couple of streets away, and a SPAR and Dirk within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close by: IBS De Vijgenboom (primary, 135 m) and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (primary, 219 m) are just around the corner, while Kiem Montessori (secondary, 320 m) and Cygnus Gymnasium (secondary, 346 m) are a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Another Real Estate Agency (AREA).
Details of this home
Vrolikstraat 305H, Amsterdam
Data from Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest
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About Vrolikstraat 305H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €700,000 is 30% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€537,000) and well above the average sold price of €479,583. Given the 54 m² size, that works out to about €12,963 per m², while the neighbourhood average is €8,711 per m². So it's priced at a premium, likely reflecting the location and period features.
The apartment has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A, 15.4% label B, and 23.1% label C. So this home sits in the middle of the pack. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short bike ride. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
The neighbourhood recorded 224 total crimes in the latest data. That's a figure you'd expect in a dense urban area. It's always a good idea to check recent trends, but the area is generally considered lively and safe during the day.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest. Over the past period, 36 were sold, with an average time on the market of 30 days. So supply is limited, and homes tend to sell relatively quickly.
The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,080 out of 1,795 households). The average household size is 1.7 people. It's popular among young professionals and students, with 1,210 residents aged 25-45.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oosterparkbuurt-Zuidwest