Westerdokseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westerdoksdijk sits on the edge of the IJ, with a light-filled interior and a balcony that catches the afternoon sun. At €645,000, the asking price is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €810,714, making it a keen entry into the market for apartments in Amsterdam.
Westerdokseiland is a modern island neighbourhood built from scratch in the 2000s, with sleek architecture and wide quays. All homes here were built between 1990 and 2010, and nearly three-quarters have an A or A+ energy label. It's a quiet, car-free enclave with a mix of young professionals and families. The neighbourhood Westerdokseiland has a strong sense of community, with a small park and a handful of cafes along the water.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is on your doorstep, and De Zeeheld primary school is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the area well-maintained, with a GP practice just around the corner and a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Ter Haar Makelaars B.V. and also appears on Huispedia, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westerdoksdijk 611, Amsterdam
Data from Westerdokseiland
Data from Westerdokseiland
143 within 5 km
192 within 5 km
About Westerdoksdijk 611, Amsterdam
The asking price is 20% below the average asking price in Westerdokseiland (€810,714) and also below the median of €750,000. Given that the apartment is 68 m² (28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 95 m²), the price per m² works out at about €9,485, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €8,762 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but the smaller size means you pay a bit more per square metre.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 45.5% of homes have label A and 27.3% have A+, so this apartment is in line with the local standard.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or further afield.
Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is just 149 m away, and De Zeeheld primary school is 451 m away. For secondary education, Vinse School is 726 m away and Hyperion Lyceum is 980 m away. So there are good options within walking distance.
Westerdokseiland recorded 144 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of 1,850 residents is relatively low. The area feels safe, with a quiet, residential character and good street lighting.
The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a large group of 25-45 year olds (540) and 45-65 year olds (530). Many households are singles (450) or couples without children (335), and 43% of homes are owner-occupied. So it's popular with professionals and downsizers.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westerdokseiland
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