Trompbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Zwijgerlaan sits in the Trompbuurt, a part of Amsterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the atmosphere is unmistakably urban. At €465,000, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €741,842, which makes it a notably keen entry point into the local market, especially when you consider that most apartments in Amsterdam in this price bracket are smaller or less central.
Two residents give the Trompbuurt an average score of 7.69 out of 10. One describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood" with an ice cream shop and a playground, though they note that the playground has become geared towards babies and wish there were more facilities for older children. Another resident 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." They also mention that many students and expats live in the area, creating a certain divide. The neighbourhood Trompbuurt is densely populated, with mostly single-person households and a young demographic, over half the residents are between 25 and 45.
For your morning bread, an Aldi is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a couple of streets away: St. Janschool, Admiraal De Ruyterschool, and De Visserschool. A restaurant is also on your doorstep, and a park or garden is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you would expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Amstelhoven Makelaars and Funda. The energy label is D, which is less efficient than most of the current supply in the neighbourhood, something to factor into your monthly costs.
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Willem de Zwijgerlaan 29-1, 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 29-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 37% below the average asking price in the Trompbuurt (€741,842) and also below the median of €695,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (52 m² vs 81 m²) and has an energy label D, while most homes in the area have better labels. Given these factors, the price is in line with the market for a compact, pre-war apartment in this part of Amsterdam.
The Trompbuurt scores 7.69 out of 10 from two resident reviews. It is described as cosy with good restaurants and shops, but some residents feel a lack of community due to a high number of students and expats. The area is very urban (density 11,559 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of pre-war apartments. There is a playground and an ice cream shop nearby.
An Aldi is just 99 metres away, on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 357 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Several other supermarkets, including another Albert Heijn and a SPAR, are within a ten-minute walk.
There are several primary schools within a short walk: St. Janschool (290 m), Admiraal De Ruyterschool (311 m), De Visserschool (316 m), and 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn (316 m). Secondary education is 0.7 km away.
The energy label is D. In the Trompbuurt, 50% of homes have label C and 30% have label A, so this apartment is less efficient than most. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label, but no exact amounts are stated in the listing.
The nearest train station is 3.5 km away. This is not within walking distance, but Amsterdam's tram and bus network connects the area to the city centre and Central Station.
Yes, a park or garden is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. The area also has a playground at 0.2 km.
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