
Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
This is a home with presence. On Wouwermanstraat, in the heart of the Museumkwartier, you get 194 m² of living space spread across a classic 1909 apartment. The asking price of €3,275,000 is 77% above the neighbourhood average of €1,851,500, which reflects the size and the street. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this is on the high side, but the floor area is 37% larger than the local average of 142 m².
The Hondecooperbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket within the Museumkwartier. It is one of Amsterdam's most sought-after residential areas, with wide streets and stately architecture. The neighbourhood has 2,040 residents, mostly households without children or singles, and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. The Vondelpark is a couple of streets away, and the Museumplein is a ten-minute walk. For a sense of the area, see the Hondecooperbuurt neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is a pleasure. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a ten-minute walk away. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is a ten-minute walk. Schools are close: Hildebrand Van Loonschool is on your doorstep, and Nicolaas Maes is a couple of streets away. Secondary schools like Sweelinck College and Fons Vitae Lyceum are within a five-minute walk. The area is well served by the municipality of Amsterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Engel & Völkers Amsterdam.
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About Wouwermanstraat 19H, Amsterdam
The asking price is 77% above the neighbourhood average of €1,851,500, but the floor area is 37% larger than the local average of 142 m². The price per square metre works out at roughly €16,881, which is above the neighbourhood average of €12,779 per m². Given the size and the prime street, the price is on the high side but reflects the property's specifications.
The energy label is D. This is a common label for a pre-war building from 1909. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 35.3% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2 km away. That is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
The Hondecooperbuurt has a mix of residents, with 255 households with children out of a total of 1,085 households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Nicolaas Maes. The Vondelpark is close by for outdoor play. It is a quiet, safe area with low crime figures.
The floor area of 194 m² suggests a spacious layout, but the exact room count is not provided by the agent.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it is not possible to confirm any outdoor space from the data.
For an apartment of this size and age, you can expect a monthly contribution for the homeowners' association, but the exact amount is not provided.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,035,000 | €1,650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,922 | – |
| Rent price | €5,756 p/m | €6,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,432,087 | €1,935,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,328 | – |
| Rent price | €4,676 p/m | €4,312 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €45 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €836,140 | €704,707 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,947 | – |
| Rent price | €2,796 p/m | €2,640 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Wouwermanstraat 19H, Amsterdam
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