Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 52 m² apartment on the Woestduinstraat sits in the lively Hoofddorppleinbuurt, a pocket of the city where pre-war architecture meets a relaxed, residential vibe. The home has a B energy label and was built in 1934, so you get high ceilings and original character without the draughts. At €875,000, the asking price is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €645,216, a premium that reflects the apartment's size and condition in a market where apartments in Amsterdam are in short supply.
The neighbourhood Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a predominantly pre-war area with a high density of addresses (6,865 per km²), making it one of the most urban parts of Amsterdam. Yet it feels calm, with a mix of young professionals and families, 52% of households are single-person, and only 17% have children. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available to give a personal perspective. Average incomes here are in line with the city median, and the area is known for its leafy squares and local shops.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is 193 metres away, and a Dirk is 355 metres. For school runs, the SBO Tobiasschool (special primary) is on your doorstep, while the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything from museums to parks, but the Vondelpark is a ten-minute stroll, and the Hoofddorpplein with its cafés and restaurants is a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via JA! Makelaardij.
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Woestduinstraat 139H, Amsterdam
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About Woestduinstraat 139H, Amsterdam
The asking price is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €645,216, but this apartment is also larger than the typical home in the area (52 m² vs. 63 m² average). The price per m² works out to roughly €16,827, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €10,508 per m². Given the B energy label and the desirable pre-war location, the premium reflects the quality of the home, though it is on the high side compared to recent sales.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a dense, urban area with a very high address density (6,865 per km²). It is popular with singles and couples, over half of households are one-person. The streets are quiet for Amsterdam, with many pre-war buildings and local shops. The Hoofddorpplein and its surrounding cafés are a couple of streets away, and the Vondelpark is within a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Amsterdam's tram and bus network is extensive, with several stops nearby connecting you to the city centre and beyond.
There are several schools within walking distance. The SBO Tobiasschool (special primary) is just 101 metres away, and the Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus is 558 metres. For secondary education, the Tobiasschool VMBO is 134 metres away. In total, there are 181 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The home has an energy label B, which is good for a pre-war building. It means the property is reasonably energy-efficient, with lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, only 9.1% of homes have label B, while 60.6% have label C, so this is a relatively efficient home for the area.
Currently, there are 37 homes for sale in Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, with prices ranging from €350,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price is €645,216, and the median is €575,000. This apartment is at the higher end of the market, reflecting its size and condition.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West