Westerdokseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Westerdok offers a calm spot right on the water, yet the city centre is just a short walk away. Built in 2007, it has an energy label B and a floor area of 62 m². At €550,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €810,714, making it the cheapest of the seven apartments currently for sale in this area, a keen price for a home in this part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Westerdokseiland is a modern island neighbourhood built around 2000, with a mix of apartments and water views. It's a quiet, family-friendly area with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "It's a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city." Another notes: "The neighbours are friendly and there's a real village feel." Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the proximity to the city centre and the waterfront. The area has a very high density (6,858 addresses per km²) and is mostly owner-occupied (43%). The neighbourhood Westerdokseiland is popular among couples and families, with a mix of ages.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden for primary education and Vinse School for secondary education. The municipality Amsterdam offers excellent amenities, with a GP and a restaurant on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, making commuting easy.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Heeren Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Westerdok 86, Amsterdam
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About Westerdok 86, Amsterdam
The asking price of €550,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Westerdokseiland (€810,714) and is the lowest of the seven apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood. Given that the apartment is 62 m² (35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m²), the price per m² works out to about €8,871, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €8,762 per m². So it's priced for its size.
The apartment has energy label B, which means it's quite efficient. You can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 27.3% of homes have label A+ or A, and 27.3% have label B, so this home is in the top tier of efficiency for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
There are several schools within walking distance. For primary education, Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is 402 m away, and de Burght is 613 m away. For secondary education, Vinse School is just 296 m from the apartment.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 238 m, so you can do your daily shopping on foot. There's also an Ekoplaza at 445 m and another Albert Heijn at 536 m, giving you plenty of choice.
Currently, there are 7 apartments for sale in Westerdokseiland, with prices ranging from €550,000 to €1,185,000. The average asking price is €810,714, and the average floor area is 95 m². This apartment is the smallest and cheapest on the market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westerdokseiland