Den Texbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 168 m² apartment on the Weteringschans is a rare find in Amsterdam's Den Texbuurt. Built in 1877, it has a classic layout with high ceilings and large windows. At €1,595,000, it is the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 74% above the average asking price of €915,000. For context, that's a premium you'd expect for a home of this size, the average apartment in the area is 88 m². Compare it with other apartments in Amsterdam to see how it stacks up.
Den Texbuurt is a compact, densely populated neighbourhood with 1,170 residents. Most households are single-person (365), and the area is popular with 25- to 45-year-olds (440). The streets are busy, the address density is 10,230 per km², making it one of the most urban spots in the city. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a mix of young professionals and older residents, with few children (105 under 15). The neighbourhood Den Texbuurt page has more figures.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two more supermarkets within a five-minute walk: another Albert Heijn and Dirk. For families, IKC De Kleine Reus and ASVO are the closest primary schools. Secondary school Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam page covers wider city amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels: Von Poll Real Estate, Pararius and Funda. The asking price reflects the premium for a large apartment in a central location.
Details of this home
Weteringschans 84C, Amsterdam
Data from Den Texbuurt
Data from Den Texbuurt
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About Weteringschans 84C, Amsterdam
The asking price is 74% above the neighbourhood average of €915,000, but this apartment is also 91% larger than the average (168 m² vs 88 m²). It is the most expensive of the 12 homes currently for sale in Den Texbuurt. Given the size and central location, the price is on the high side but in line with what similar large apartments in the area command.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war building, it means the home is not as efficient as modern builds, so you can expect higher heating bills. In Den Texbuurt, 37.5% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area. The exact costs depend on usage and energy prices.
Den Texbuurt is very urban with a high density of addresses (10,230 per km²). The largest age group is 25-45 (440 residents), and most households are single-person (365). It's a lively area with restaurants (0.3 km) and a park (0.2 km) nearby. The train station is 3 km away, so it's more of a local neighbourhood than a commuter hub.
There are 12 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €550,000 to €1,595,000. The average asking price is €915,000, and the median is €857,500. In the past, 28 homes sold with an average selling price of €935,357 and an average time on market of 22 days.
The closest primary school is IKC De Kleine Reus (250 m), followed by ASVO (486 m) and Basisschool Oscar Carré (605 m). For secondary education, Barlaeus Gymnasium is 705 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it is not possible to say whether there is any private outdoor space. You would need to check the property details with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Den Texbuurt