Under offer
Don Bosco, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. On the Willem Beukelsstraat in Amsterdam's Don Bosco neighbourhood, a 1914 apartment with 181 m² of space and an A energy label. At €1,875,000, the price is well above the neighbourhood average, but then, this is a home that stands out in size and quality. For context, the asking price is 124% above the average in the area, reflecting the exceptional floor area (151% larger than the typical 72 m²). Among apartments in Amsterdam, this is a rare find.
Don Bosco is a calm, residential neighbourhood within the Frankendael district. With 2,160 residents, it has a mix of households: about a quarter are singles, a third are families with children, and the rest are couples without kids. The area is densely built (7,420 addresses per km²), yet it feels leafy thanks to the nearby park just a couple of streets away. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the housing stock is predominantly apartments. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so the character is best experienced in person. The Don Bosco neighbourhood is well-regarded for its quiet streets and easy access to green space.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at one of several cafes, and for groceries, a Lidl is on your doorstep, with a Vomar and a Dirk a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Families will find primary schools within walking distance: IKC Frankendael is a five-minute walk, and there are several secondary schools nearby, including the Pieter Nieuwland College just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood also has a GP practice and a childcare centre close by. All of this sits within the municipality of Amsterdam, with its extensive amenities and public transport links.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including DAMSTAD and DAMSTAD. The details reflect the listing as it stands.
Details of this home
Willem Beukelsstraat 34H, Amsterdam
Data from Don Bosco
Data from Don Bosco
139 within 5 km
181 within 5 km
About Willem Beukelsstraat 34H, Amsterdam
The asking price is 124% above the average asking price in Don Bosco (€837,000). However, this apartment is also 151% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood (72 m²). Given the size, energy label A, and location, the price reflects the exceptional qualities of this property. Whether it is fair depends on how you value space and efficiency in this part of Amsterdam.
With 181 m², this apartment is 151% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood, which is 72 m². Most homes in Don Bosco are apartments built before 1945, so a home of this size is uncommon. The extra space is a significant differentiator.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Don Bosco, all homes currently on the market have label B, so this A label is above average for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other parts of Amsterdam or beyond.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary schools include IKC Frankendael (398 m) and Integraal Kindcentrum De Kaap (596 m). For secondary education, the Pieter Nieuwland College (353 m) and De Amsterdamse MAVO (533 m) are close by. A special primary school, SBO Het Spectrum, is just 99 m away.
A Lidl is 224 m away, a Vomar is 274 m, and a Dirk is 389 m. An Albert Heijn is 503 m from the home. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping easy.
The neighbourhood recorded 126 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for a densely populated urban area. The area is generally considered quiet and residential, with a park nearby.
Homes that sold recently in Don Bosco were on the market for an average of 32 days. This suggests a fairly active market, though each property is unique.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Don Bosco
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