Rijnbuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Waalstraat sits in a pre-war building from 1937, giving it a solid, traditional feel. With 61 m² of living space, it is compact but well-proportioned. The asking price of €535,000 is 55% below the neighbourhood average of €1,200,881, which makes it a keen entry point into this part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one is notably affordable for the area.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a lively, densely built part of Amsterdam with a very strong urban feel (address density of 5,375 addresses per km²). The area is home to around 2,220 residents, mostly in apartments, only 2% of homes are single-family houses. It is a young neighbourhood: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (705 one-person households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a dynamic, city-centre-adjacent area. The Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood is well integrated into the wider city.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. For families, several primary schools are within walking distance: the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal, IBS Elif Amsterdam, and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren. A GP is also close by, and the nearest park or public garden is a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, a 15,20 minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Brummel & Beuk Makelaars.
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Waalstraat 133-2, Amsterdam
Data from Rijnbuurt-Midden
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About Waalstraat 133-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €535,000 is 55% below the average asking price in Rijnbuurt-Midden (€1,200,881) and also below the median asking price of €550,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (61 m² vs 100 m²). Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €683,109, so this price is on the low side for the area.
The energy label is C, which is average for an older building. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label C, while 19% have label A and 9.5% have A+. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, so heating costs will be moderate.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km from the apartment, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is very popular with young professionals: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The area is densely built and urban, with plenty of restaurants (300 m away) and shops nearby.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, including the 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal (247 m), IBS Elif Amsterdam (264 m), and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren (264 m). Secondary education is also close at 700 m.
At 61 m², this apartment is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 100 m². It is a compact two-bedroom flat typical of pre-war Amsterdam buildings.
The neighbourhood recorded 135 total crimes in the latest data. For context, this is a relatively low number for such a densely populated urban area, but it is always wise to check local statistics for the most recent figures.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rijnbuurt-Midden