Westlandgrachtbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Woestduinstraat sits in a peaceful pocket of the city, built in 2016 with an A energy label, a rarity in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. At 69 m², it's a compact but efficient home, and the asking price of €595,000 is exactly in line with the median for the area, so it's fairly priced for what you get. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this one stands out for its recent construction and low running costs.
The neighbourhood is described by one resident as 'very pleasant, quiet & familiar', with a mix of elderly people, families and starters that creates a nice bustle on the street. Based on that single review, it's a place where you feel at home quickly. CBS figures show a high proportion of single-person households (1,145 out of 1,755 households), and the area is densely built-up with 7,224 addresses per km². For more context, see the Westlandgrachtbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a couple of streets: Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker. The Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark are both within walking distance, and the tram and bus stops are on your doorstep. The municipality of the municipality of Amsterdam keeps the area well-served with amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Bakker Berkeveld Den Baas Makelaars B.V.
Details of this home
Woestduinstraat 16K, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
I've been living in this neighbourhood for almost a year now. I find it very pleasant, quiet & familiar. Many elderly people, families with kids, and starters live here, which makes you feel at home right away and there's some nice bustle on the street. Accessibility is fine; bus/tram station within walking distance & there's a metro station nearby. You're close to two parks: Vondelpark & Rembrandtpark, which is nice for the green surroundings. There are plenty of schools in the area for kids. Supermarkets, shops, restaurants within walking distance. It would be nice if some bakeries or more shops came to the neighbourhood, so it becomes even cosier and easier to stay in your own neighbourhood. Sports facilities are also nearby, which is very pleasant; I make good use of them. I have never felt unsafe for a moment; I feel that there are no people wandering around the neighbourhood who have no business being here.
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About Woestduinstraat 16K, Amsterdam
The asking price of €595,000 matches the median sale price in the Westlandgrachtbuurt exactly, so it's in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €10,223, and this apartment works out at about €8,623 per m², which is below that average, partly because it's a relatively small unit. Recent new-builds in the area are scarce, so this 2016 apartment is a modern option in an otherwise older housing stock.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. That means heating and electricity costs will be relatively low compared to older homes in the neighbourhood, 94% of the local housing stock was built before 1945, so many homes have much poorer labels. With label A, you can expect a comfortable home without high energy bills.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk. Bus and tram stops are within walking distance, as the resident review notes. The neighbourhood is well-connected, with a metro station nearby as well. For daily commuting, you have several options within a short walk.
The Westlandgrachtbuurt has a mix of elderly people, families with kids, and starters, according to the resident review. There are 410 households with children out of 1,755 total, and several primary schools within walking distance, Oecumenische basisschool Nautilus and Cultuurprofielschool De Notenkraker are both under 200 m away. The area is quiet and safe, with parks nearby.
Dirk is 372 m away (a five-minute walk), and there are several Albert Heijn locations within 550,620 m. For daily groceries, you have a choice of supermarkets just around the corner. The resident review also mentions shops and restaurants within walking distance.
The listing does not mention parking, so it's likely that the apartment does not include a dedicated parking spot. Amsterdam has paid parking in most areas, and the Westlandgrachtbuurt is a densely built-up neighbourhood (7,224 addresses per km²), so street parking may be limited. You would need to check with the municipality for permit options.
The listing does not state the number of rooms or bedrooms. With a floor area of 69 m², it is a compact apartment, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to contact the agent for details on the room count.
The listing does not mention a balcony, terrace, or garden. Given that the apartment is on the first floor (indicated by '16K'), it may not have private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has parks nearby, including Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark, both within walking distance.
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