A quiet flat in Gein
This two-bedroom apartment on Wamelstraat sits in the leafy, relaxed Gein 1 neighbourhood in Amsterdam. With an energy label A, it's efficient and modernised. At €300,000, the asking price was 18% below the neighbourhood average of €367,996, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Amsterdam. This home has not been online since 5 August 2026.
Gein 1: green and social
Gein 1 is a quiet, peaceful pocket of Amsterdam with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as "quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people". Another notes it's "a nice neighbourhood that could sometimes use some modernisation" but adds it's "easily accessible". The area is home to many singles and couples, with a mix of ages. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1990, and the neighbourhood Gein 1 has a very urban feel with 2,462 addresses per km².
Daily life on Wamelstraat
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Vomar is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, IKC Knotwilg and Het Gein, are both within a couple of streets away, making the school run easy. A park or public garden was on your doorstep, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute drive.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via MAKELAAR BERT.
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About Wamelstraat 140, Amsterdam
Was €300,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €300,000 was 18% below the average asking price in Gein 1 (€367,996) and also below the median of €360,000. Given the 63 m² floor area and energy label A, it appeared priced compared to other apartments in the neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Gein 1 is described by residents as quiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, and social, with a nice mix of people. It's a very urban area with a high density of addresses. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many singles and couples. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1990.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a longer cycle.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Jumbo is just 356 metres away, so within a five-minute walk. Vomar is about 966 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a couple of kilometres.
Are there good schools in the area?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: IKC Knotwilg (327 m) and Het Gein (353 m). For secondary education, Ir. Lely Lyceum is 780 m away. The area has a total of 61 schools within 5 km.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This meant heating costs were expected to be low compared to older, less efficient homes. The majority of homes in Gein 1 have label B or C.
