Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Zwijgerlaan sits in the lively Trompbuurt, a stone's throw from the shops and restaurants of the Jan van Galenstraat. The 58 m² floor area is compact but well laid out, and the 1934 construction gives it high ceilings and period charm. The asking price of €495,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 33% below the typical asking price for apartments in Amsterdam.
The Trompbuurt is a dense, urban area with a strong mix of students, expats and long-term residents. Two residents give it a 7.69 out of 10. One says: "It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking." Another calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with an ice cream shop and a playground. The area is very urban, over 11,500 addresses per km², and most homes are flats. For more context, see the Trompbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and an Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, De Visserschool is on your doorstep, and Admiraal De Ruyterschool is a short walk. Secondary school Marcanti College is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood is well served by restaurants and a library, all within a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, see the municipality of Amsterdam for more.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Lankhorst Makelaars.
Details of this home
Willem de Zwijgerlaan 121-3, Amsterdam
Good · 2 residents
It's nice there and friendly people. But a sense of togetherness is lacking and I don't have much contact with my neighbours either, which I regret. My primary school days in this neighbourhood were really perfect and the restaurants and shops are also very good. But there are many students and expats, which makes me feel a certain divide and not much community. I myself would like to move out, but that's certainly not possible in my neighbourhood because they are far too expensive.
Auto-translated to English by AINice and cosy, there is an ice cream shop and a playground called de ruige speeltijn but now it's for babies because everything is getting super small, which is a shame, but the rest is great. We get along well and some of my friends live very close by, which is also nice. But I do think there should be more playgrounds for older children, because babies are fine at home too, but older kids just end up on their phones or laptops, so more playgrounds for older children, that's the only thing.
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About Willem de Zwijgerlaan 121-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €495,000 is about 33% below the average asking price in the Trompbuurt (€741,842). However, this apartment is also smaller than average (58 m² vs 81 m²) and has an energy label F, while most homes in the area have better labels. So the price is in line with what you'd expect for a smaller, less efficient home.
The energy label is F, which means the home is not very energy efficient. Heating costs are likely to be higher than in a home with a better label. In the Trompbuurt, most homes for sale have labels A or C, so this one is below average in that respect.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away. That's about a 45-minute walk or a short bike ride. For daily commuting, you'd likely rely on trams or buses, which are well connected in Amsterdam.
The Trompbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of students, expats and families. Residents appreciate the friendly atmosphere and local shops, but some note a lack of community feeling. There are playgrounds and an ice cream shop, and the area is generally safe.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: De Visserschool (123 m), Admiraal De Ruyterschool (195 m), and Daltonschool De Waterkant (411 m). For secondary education, Marcanti College is 249 m away. So school runs are very manageable.
An Albert Heijn is just 173 m away, and an Aldi is 327 m. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within 700 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.
There are 19 apartments for sale in the Trompbuurt at the moment. The average asking price is €741,842, and the average floor area is 81 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than most.
The apartment was built in 1934, so it's a pre-war property. That typically means high ceilings and solid construction, but also potentially less insulation. The energy label F confirms that insulation is not up to modern standards.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Trompbuurt
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