Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Zwijgerlaan sits in the heart of the Trompbuurt, a neighbourhood that blends pre-war character with a young, international energy. At €435,000, the asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €722,174, which makes it a notably keen entry point for the area. For context, the average apartments in Amsterdam in this price bracket tend to be smaller, and this one is no exception at 49 m².
Based on two reviews, the Trompbuurt gets a 7.69 out of 10. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood" with an ice cream shop and a playground, though they note that playgrounds for older children are lacking. Another says: "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." The area has a high proportion of young adults (25-45 years) and many single-person households, which fits the student and expat presence mentioned in the reviews. The Trompbuurt neighbourhood is one of the most densely built parts of Amsterdam, with an address density of over 11,500 per km².
Daily errands are 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 just around the corner. Secondary school Marcanti College is also within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a high concentration of restaurants and a park within walking distance. The municipality of Amsterdam offers extensive public transport, though the nearest train station is 3.5 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including THE GOOD GUYS I for great houses. The energy label is F, which is the second-lowest efficiency class, so expect higher energy costs. The listing is current as of the publication date.
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Willem de Zwijgerlaan 125-3, 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 125-3, Amsterdam
The asking price of €435,000 is 40% below the average asking price in the Trompbuurt (€722,174) and also below the median of €650,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (49 m² vs 81 m²). Given the price per m² (€8,878) versus the neighbourhood average of €9,179, it is priced keenly for the area.
The energy label is F, which is the second-lowest rating on the scale from A to G. This means the home is not energy-efficient, and you can expect relatively high heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and does not specify which aspects of the home cause the low rating.
The Trompbuurt has a mix of residents, but only about 21% of households have children. Reviews mention a lack of playgrounds for older children and a sense that the area is more suited to students and expats. However, there are several primary schools within walking distance, and the neighbourhood is considered safe overall.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride. However, the area is well served by trams and buses, given its high urbanity level.
The floor area is 49 m², but the layout is not described. You would need to check the floor plan or contact the agent for details.
The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to infer outdoor space from the data.
The building was constructed in 1934, but the listing does not provide any information about its current condition, maintenance, or recent renovations. The energy label F may indicate higher energy costs, but it does not directly reflect the state of the structure or installations.
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