Houthavens-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2020-built apartment on Wiborgeiland sits in the up-and-coming Houthavens area, a former harbour district turned residential quarter. With 165 m² of living space, it's a generous home in a part of Amsterdam where new-build apartments dominate. The asking price of €1,395,000 is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, but the floor area is 39% larger than the typical 119 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For context, flats in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and energy efficiency.
Houthavens-West is a young, modern neighbourhood built entirely after 2010. It's home to around 4,600 residents, with a mix of singles (about a quarter of households) and families with children (around 625 households). The area is densely built and very urban, with over 3,700 addresses per square kilometre. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its contemporary architecture and waterside setting. The Houthavens-West neighbourhood is still developing, with new amenities appearing as the population grows.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Onze Amsterdamse School and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout. For secondary education, Het 4e Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk away. A GP and a restaurant are both on your doorstep, and the nearest park is a ten-minute walk. The central station is about 2.8 km away, so cycling is the norm. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport and cycling infrastructure.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Pim de Jong Makelaars. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details across sources.
Details of this home
Wiborgeiland 139, Amsterdam
Data from Houthavens-West
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About Wiborgeiland 139, Amsterdam
The asking price is 19% above the neighbourhood average of €1,172,669, but the apartment is 39% larger than the typical 119 m². The price per square metre works out to about €8,455, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,670 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting significantly more space for your money.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In Houthavens-West, all homes have label A or better (40.6% have A+). This means low energy costs and a modern, well-insulated home. The apartment was built in 2020, so it meets the latest building standards.
Houthavens-West has a mix of households: about 625 families with children and 610 without. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk and a secondary school within ten minutes. The area is very urban but has a park within a ten-minute walk. It's a relatively young neighbourhood, with many residents aged 25-45.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, so cycling or taking a bus is common. Amsterdam's central station is about 2.8 km away, making it easy to reach other parts of the city.
At 165 m², this apartment is 39% larger than the neighbourhood average of 119 m². It's a spacious home in an area where most apartments are smaller. The price per square metre is actually below average, so you're getting good value for the space.
The neighbourhood recorded 191 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of about 4,600, that's a rate of roughly 41 per 1,000 residents. This is moderate for a very urban area, but specific crime types are not detailed.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Houthavens-West
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