Oosterdokseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 105 sits on Oosterdokseiland, a sleek island neighbourhood right by Amsterdam's central station. The 50 m² home was built in 2012 and carries an A+ energy label, so it's efficient and modern. At €395,000, it's the cheapest of the six apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 58% below the average asking price of €935,000, a keen entry point into this area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its price.
Oosterdokseiland is a small, densely built island with 555 residents, mostly in one-person households. It's a young, urban area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and there are few children. The neighbourhood has 268 homes, all apartments, and 43% are owner-occupied. With an address density of 5,498 per km², it's very strongly urban. The Oosterdokseiland neighbourhood is quiet in the evenings despite its central location, and residents appreciate the direct water views and proximity to the city centre.
Your daily routine here is easy: the Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, and there are several AH to go outlets within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the St. Antoniusschool (primary) is a couple of streets away, and the Hyperion Lyceum (secondary) is a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with Amsterdam Centraal station just a short walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure amenities you'd expect from a capital city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Van Overbeek Garantiemakelaars Amsterdam.
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Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 105, Amsterdam
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About Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 105, Amsterdam
At €395,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the six currently for sale in Oosterdokseiland and 58% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €935,000. However, the floor area of 50 m² is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 m². The price per square metre works out at €7,900, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,493 per m². So it's a relatively affordable option in a pricey area.
The energy label is A+, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a small environmental footprint. In Oosterdokseiland, 66.7% of homes have an A+ label and the rest have an A label, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood's modern, efficient housing stock.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 53 metres away, so it's on your doorstep. There are also several AH to go outlets within a five-minute walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
The nearest primary school is St. Antoniusschool at 528 metres, followed by De Witte Olifant at 742 metres. For secondary education, the Hyperion Lyceum is 973 metres away. All are within a ten- to fifteen-minute walk.
Amsterdam Centraal station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct connections to the rest of the city and beyond.
Oosterdokseiland is a small, modern island neighbourhood with 555 residents. It's very urban, with a high density of 5,498 addresses per km². The population is young, mostly singles aged 25-45. All homes are apartments, and 43% are owner-occupied. It's a quiet, well-maintained area with water views and close to the city centre.
Currently, there are six apartments for sale in Oosterdokseiland. Prices range from €395,000 to €1,290,000, with a median of €1,025,000. This home is the cheapest option available.
The neighbourhood recorded 280 total crimes in the latest data. Given the small population of 555, this is relatively high, but it's a central urban area. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oosterdokseiland