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Den Texbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment sits on one of Amsterdam's most iconic canals, right in the thick of the city's energy. With 57 m² of living space, it's a compact but well-laid-out home, built in 1985 and carrying a solid energy label B. The asking price of €625,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €915,000, which makes it a keen entry point for the area, especially when you consider that the average price per m² in Den Texbuurt is €10,630. For context, apartments in Amsterdam tend to command a premium, so this one stands out.
Den Texbuurt is a tight-knit, urban pocket with just over 1,100 residents. It's a place where most people live alone, average household size is 1.7, and the streets are lively with a mix of ages, though the largest group is between 25 and 45. The area has a very high address density (10,230 per km²), so you're never far from a café or a shop. Crime figures are moderate for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the CBS data paints a picture of a well-connected, bustling district. To get a fuller sense of the area, have a look at the Den Texbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is wonderfully convenient. The Albert Heijn is literally on your doorstep, perfect for grabbing bread and milk. For organic goods, Ekoplaza is just 98 metres away, and a Dirk is a couple of streets further. For families, IKC De Kleine Reus primary school is a five-minute walk, and secondary options like Barlaeus Gymnasium and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are within easy reach. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means you have the entire city's amenities at your fingertips.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam, JLG Real Estate on Funda, and JLG Real Estate on Pararius. The price and details are as stated at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Weteringschans 161E, Amsterdam
Data from Den Texbuurt
Data from Den Texbuurt
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About Weteringschans 161E, Amsterdam
The asking price of €625,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Den Texbuurt (€915,000) and also below the median of €857,500. However, the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (57 m² vs 88 m²). The price per m² works out to about €10,964, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €10,630 per m². So it's priced for its size, but not a bargain when you factor in the square metres.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A and 18.8% have label B, so this home is above average in terms of energy performance. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older buildings in the area, many of which date from before 1945.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 46 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There's also an Ekoplaza at 98 metres and a Dirk at 330 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
The closest primary school is IKC De Kleine Reus at 172 metres. For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 441 metres away and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 648 metres. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 3.0 km away. That's about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Den Texbuurt recorded 162 total crimes in the latest data. For a central Amsterdam neighbourhood with a very high address density, that's moderate. The area is lively and well-populated, which generally means good social control.
The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, but only 125 households have children out of a total of 675 households. Most residents are singles or couples without children. There are good schools nearby, but the area is more suited to those who enjoy an urban, bustling environment rather than a quiet family suburb.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Den Texbuurt
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