Den Texbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 74 m² apartment on the Weteringschans sits in a grand 1861 building with a D energy label. The asking price of €925,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €915,000, but the location on one of Amsterdam's most famous canals is hard to beat. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
Den Texbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with a very high density (10,230 addresses per km²). It's a mix of young professionals and families, with many single-person households. The area has a lively, city-centre feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Den Texbuurt is known for its historic buildings and central location.
For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, a Jumbo a couple of streets away, and a Dirk. For primary schools, IKC De Kleine Reus is on your doorstep, and ASVO is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Barlaeus Gymnasium are also within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Ameo makelaars.
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Weteringschans 68H, Amsterdam
Data from Den Texbuurt
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About Weteringschans 68H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €925,000 is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €915,000 and the median of €857,500. However, prices in Den Texbuurt range from €550,000 to €1,595,000, so it sits in the middle. The price per m² (€12,500) is above the neighbourhood average of €10,630, reflecting the premium for a Weteringschans location.
Energy label D is average for an older building. It means the home is not as efficient as modern builds, so heating costs will be higher than with an A or B label. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, 18.8% label B, and 37.5% have label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short tram ride. The neighbourhood is well served by trams and buses, but for intercity trains you'll need to head to Amsterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Zuid.
Den Texbuurt has a mix of households: about 22% have children, while 32% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has parks like the nearby Sarphatipark (0.2 km). It's a central, urban environment rather than a quiet suburb.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in Den Texbuurt, with an average price of €915,000 and an average size of 88 m². In the past year, 28 homes were sold, taking an average of 22 days to sell, which indicates a fairly active market.
In the most recent data, there were 162 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the central location and high density, this is not unusually high for an inner-city area, but it's something to be aware of.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Den Texbuurt