Surinamepleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Wijsmullerstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, with the city's energy just outside the door. At 60 m² it is compact but well-proportioned, and the 1932 construction gives it the high ceilings and sturdy bones typical of the era. The asking price of €520,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €928,412, which makes it a keen entry point into the area, especially compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The Surinamepleinbuurt is a dense, urban pocket with a very strong city feel, the address density is over 8,000 addresses per km². It is a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The housing stock is almost entirely flats, and 80% of homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: a lively, compact district with a mix of pre-war charm and modern convenience. The Surinamepleinbuurt neighbourhood is well served by shops and public transport.
For daily groceries, Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus. The nearest park or public garden is a five-minute walk away, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including hausing, Funda and Pararius.
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Wijsmullerstraat 34-3, Amsterdam
Data from Surinamepleinbuurt
Data from Surinamepleinbuurt
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About Wijsmullerstraat 34-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €520,000 is 44% below the average asking price in the Surinamepleinbuurt (€928,412). However, this apartment is also smaller than average, 60 m² versus 91 m², so the price per m² is roughly in line with the neighbourhood median. Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is competitive for a buyer looking for a pre-war flat in this location.
The energy label is D. In the Surinamepleinbuurt, most homes for sale have a better label, nearly 39% are label A and 11% are label B. Label D means the home is less energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modernised property. It is worth factoring in potential upgrades if you want to improve efficiency.
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The high address density (8,158 addresses per km²) indicates a very urban area with frequent public transport options.
It is a very urban neighbourhood with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The housing stock is almost entirely flats, mostly built before 1945. The area has a residential feel with shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance. The crime rate is moderate, with 96 total offences recorded.
At 60 m², this apartment is 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 91 m². The average price per m² in the area is €10,688, so this home's price per m² works out to about €8,667, below the average, reflecting its smaller size and energy label.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk. Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker and Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus are both about 400 m away. OBS Corantijn is around 600 m, and the 7e Montessorischool is about 700 m. Secondary education is 1.2 km away.
Jumbo and Lidl are both about 366 m away, just around the corner. Dirk is about 490 m, and Albert Heijn is about 570 m. For daily groceries, you have several options within a five- to ten-minute walk.
The building was constructed in 1932, typical of pre-war Amsterdam architecture. The energy label D suggests that some modernisation may be needed, but the exact condition of the interior is not detailed in the listing. The neighbourhood has 80% pre-1945 homes, so this is a common era in the area.
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