Scheldebuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 94 m² apartment on the Waalstraat sits in the heart of Scheldebuurt-Midden, a neighbourhood that feels both lively and settled. Built in 1933, it has the high ceilings and generous room proportions typical of the era. With an asking price of €825,000, it is priced slightly above the neighbourhood average of €794,259, reflecting its size and condition. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is a solid example of the pre-war stock.
The neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden is a dense, urban area with a mix of young professionals and families. Over a quarter of households have children, and the streets are lined with plane trees and pavement cafés. One resident says: "It's quiet at night but there's always something going on during the day." Another notes: "You can walk to the Amstel river in ten minutes." The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local shops and a weekly market on the Rijnstraat.
For your morning bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren. The municipality Amsterdam provides excellent public transport links, with tram and metro stops nearby. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, perfect for a weekend stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed via River Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
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Waalstraat 104-1, Amsterdam
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About Waalstraat 104-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €825,000 is slightly above the average sale price in Scheldebuurt-Midden (€794,259) and the median of €750,000. However, this apartment is 94 m², larger than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €862,666, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying.
The energy label is D, which is common for a 1933 apartment. In the neighbourhood, 30% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. A D label means moderate energy efficiency; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but the high ceilings and original features often compensate.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, about a fifteen-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam Centraal and beyond. Tram and metro stops are closer, making the rest of the city easily accessible.
Scheldebuurt-Midden is popular with families: 24% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk. The area has a low crime rate (171 incidents per year for 3,150 residents) and plenty of parks nearby. One resident says: "It's quiet at night but there's always something going on during the day."
Currently, 29 apartments are for sale in Scheldebuurt-Midden, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €1,350,000. This apartment is in the upper-middle range. In the past year, 93 homes were sold, indicating a steady market.
It typically covers building maintenance, insurance, and common areas.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Scheldebuurt-Midden