Botteskerkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Wolbrantskerkweg feels light and efficient, with an A+ energy label that keeps running costs low. At €325,000, it's priced 40% below the neighbourhood average of €542,538, a keen entry point for a home in this part of Amsterdam. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of modern build (2008) and compact footprint.
The Botteskerkbuurt is a lively but not hectic area, with a mix of families and singles. One resident calls it a "colourful neighbourhood" with "much living pleasure", while another says it's "quite quiet but sometimes things do happen". Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.75 out of 10. The area is densely populated (over 4,700 addresses per km²), and most homes were built between 1990 and 2010. The neighbourhood Botteskerkbuurt has a strong community feel, with many young families and a good number of children under 15.
For your morning bread, Lidl is just around the corner, and Dirk and AH XL are a couple of streets away. The Lukasschool and Johannesschool are both a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. A park or garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner for evenings out. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute drive away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Metropool Makelaars.
Details of this home
Wolbrantskerkweg 169C, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Much living pleasure
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Auto-translated to English by AIIt's quite quiet but sometimes things do happen
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About Wolbrantskerkweg 169C, Amsterdam
The asking price is 40% below the average asking price in the Botteskerkbuurt (€542,538), but the apartment is also smaller than average (54 m² vs 105 m²). Given the modern build, A+ energy label, and the fact that sold homes in the area went for an average of €480,922, the price looks competitive for a compact, efficient home.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible. Only 18% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have this label. It means very low energy bills and a warm, well-insulated home, a real plus for monthly costs and comfort.
Lidl is 333 metres away, Dirk is 374 metres, and AH XL is 384 metres, all within a five-minute walk. You have plenty of options for daily groceries without needing a car.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Lukasschool (355 m) and Johannesschool (358 m). Several others, like De Globe and IKC Het Talent, are also close by. Secondary education is about 1.4 km away.
The nearest train station is 4.5 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride. However, the area is well served by trams and buses, the high address density (4,704 per km²) means frequent public transport options.
The Botteskerkbuurt had 159 total crimes recorded, which is moderate for a dense urban area. Residents describe it as "quite quiet" overall, though one review notes that "sometimes things do happen". It's a typical Amsterdam neighbourhood with a mix of calm and occasional activity.
There are 13 apartments for sale in the Botteskerkbuurt, with an average price of €542,538 and an average size of 105 m². This apartment is smaller and cheaper than most, making it a rare entry-level option in a market where 51 homes sold in the last period.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Botteskerkbuurt