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Weesp Dichtersbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Mérodestraat sits in a quiet part of Weesp, a town with its own identity within the municipality of Amsterdam. At €349,500 it is the most expensive of the 24 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the high side compared to the local average. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but here you are paying for a specific location and size.
The Weesp Dichtersbuurt neighbourhood is a residential area built mainly between 1945 and 1970, with a mix of flats and a small share of family homes. It is a fairly urban spot with over 2,300 addresses per square kilometre. The population is relatively young, with many people in the 25,45 age bracket, and a notable number of single-person households. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics alone.
Daily errands are straightforward: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, IKC Cadans Weesp and Brede School Kors Breijer are both within a five-minute walk. Secondary pupils can reach Vechtstede College in about ten minutes on foot. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commutes to Amsterdam or elsewhere easy. The municipality of Amsterdam oversees the area, but Weesp retains its own small-town feel.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Koster Di Giacomo and Funda. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
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The asking price is €349,500, which makes it the most expensive of the 24 apartments currently for sale in Weesp Dichtersbuurt. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is around €327,000, so this one is above average. However, the price per square metre (€5,296) is in line with the neighbourhood average of €5,339. Whether it is fair depends on how you value the specific location and size.
Energy label G is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect relatively high energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The label is an official registration and does not necessarily indicate poor insulation, it could be due to the heating system or other factors. In this neighbourhood, about 61% of homes have a label D or lower, so a G is not unusual for the area.
Weesp train station is about 800 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. From there, trains run regularly to Amsterdam, Utrecht, and other destinations. The station makes the location practical for commuters.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is about 473 metres away (a five-minute walk) and Dekamarkt is around 596 metres. Several other supermarkets are within a kilometre. Restaurants are close by at 300 metres, and a GP practice is 400 metres away. The neighbourhood has a good range of basic amenities within easy reach.
Primary schools within walking distance include IKC Cadans Weesp (354 m), Brede School Kors Breijer (380 m), Brede School Weesperrijk (486 m), and Jozefschool/De Nieuwe Jozef (486 m). For secondary education, Vechtstede College is about 703 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk from the home.
The price per square metre for this apartment is approximately €5,296, based on the 66 m² floor area. The average for homes currently for sale in Weesp Dichtersbuurt is €5,339 per m², so it is very close to the local average. This suggests the pricing is in line with the market, even though the total price is the highest in the neighbourhood due to the larger size.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €328,130 | €330,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,334 | – |
| Rent price | €900 p/m | €900 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €1 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €413,075 | €388,491 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,060 | – |
| Rent price | €1,638 p/m | €1,638 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €10 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €835,039 | €703,650 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,951 | – |
| Rent price | €2,803 p/m | €2,646 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Willem de Mérodestraat 96, Weesp
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