Jan de Louterbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem Molengraaffstraat sits in the Jan de Louterbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Slotermeer-West. At 55 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label B, efficient and affordable to run. The asking price of €325,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €416,083, making it a keen entry point into Amsterdam's market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command higher prices per square metre.
The Jan de Louterbuurt neighbourhood is a post-war area with wide streets and plenty of green. Most homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and the area has a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood is very urban (address density 3,580 per km²), yet it feels spacious thanks to nearby parks, the nearest park is just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its quiet, residential character.
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Basisschool Veerkracht is a couple of streets away and Immanuelschool is also within easy walking distance. The nearest secondary school, Praktijkcollege Het Plein, is about a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Meliténe Assurantiën & Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Willem Molengraaffstraat 2-2, Amsterdam
Data from Jan de Louterbuurt
Data from Jan de Louterbuurt
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About Willem Molengraaffstraat 2-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €416,083. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (55 m² vs 75 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,909, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,752 per m². So it's priced for its size, but not a bargain when adjusted for floor area.
The energy label is B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so heating and electricity costs should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, 18.2% of homes have label A, 18.2% have label B, and the majority (54.5%) have label C. So this apartment is above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bus ride. The area is well served by public transport, but for daily commuting by train you'd likely cycle or take a bus to the station.
The Jan de Louterbuurt has a mix of households: about 31% are families with children, 22% are couples without children, and 47% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has parks and playgrounds nearby. It's a quiet, residential area with a family-friendly feel.
There are 12 apartments for sale in the Jan de Louterbuurt, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €650,000. The median asking price is €382,500. This apartment at €325,000 is below the median, making it one of the more affordable options currently available.
The neighbourhood recorded 267 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area in Amsterdam.
The building was constructed in 1955, which is typical for this neighbourhood, 72.7% of homes were built between 1945 and 1970. Post-war construction is generally solid, but you may want to check the maintenance of communal areas and any planned renovations.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Jan de Louterbuurt
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