Oosterdokseiland, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 79 sits on Oosterdokseiland, a modern island neighbourhood in Amsterdam. With 240 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the local average. The price of €1,900,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €935,000, reflecting the exceptional size and quality. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Amsterdam currently on the market.
Oosterdokseiland is a small, recently built island with around 555 residents. Most households are single-person, and the area has a very high address density, giving it a lively, urban feel. The neighbourhood has no reviews from residents, so there is no direct feedback on living here. However, the island is known for its modern architecture and central location. You can read more about the Oosterdokseiland neighbourhood on Buurtje.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are also several AH to go outlets and a SPAR within a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, St. Antoniusschool is a five-minute walk away, and De Witte Olifant is about ten minutes on foot. Secondary education is available at Hyperion Lyceum, roughly a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive amenities and public services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vlieg Makelaars and Funda.
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Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 79, Amsterdam
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About Willem Frederik Hermansstraat 79, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,900,000 is significantly above the neighbourhood average of €935,000. However, this apartment is also much larger than average: 240 m² versus 97 m². The price per square metre works out to about €7,917, which is below the neighbourhood average of €9,493 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the size and may offer good value per square metre.
The energy label is A+, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low expected energy costs. The neighbourhood has a high share of A+ and A labels, so this is consistent with the area.
The nearest train station is 0.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for train travel to other parts of the city and beyond.
Albert Heijn is just 49 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. There are also AH to go outlets at 441 and 501 metres, and a SPAR at 588 metres. All are within a short walk.
Primary schools include St. Antoniusschool (518 m) and De Witte Olifant (723 m). For secondary education, Hyperion Lyceum is 996 m away. All are within a ten- to fifteen-minute walk.
Currently, there are 6 apartments for sale in Oosterdokseiland. The average asking price is €935,000, and the median is €1,025,000. Homes here sell relatively quickly, with an average time on the market of 67 days.
The neighbourhood has a total of 280 recorded crimes, but without a breakdown per type or per resident, it is hard to judge safety. The area is very urban with a high address density, which can correlate with higher crime rates, but also with more surveillance and activity.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oosterdokseiland