Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 161 m² apartment on Wouwermanstraat sits in the Museumkwartier, one of Amsterdam's most elegant districts. The 1909 building gives the home high ceilings and period character, while the price of €1,825,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,956,333, but that reflects the generous size and prime street. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, and this one stands out for its proportions.
The Hondecoeterbuurt neighbourhood is a quiet, leafy pocket within the Museumkwartier. It's a mix of families and professionals, with many older residents too. The area feels residential despite being steps from museums and galleries. There are no resident reviews available, but the CBS data shows a diverse age spread and a high proportion of single-person households. The streets are lined with grand 19th-century buildings, and the Vondelpark is just a couple of streets away.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at one of several cafés. For groceries, an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and another is a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Nicolaas Maes, are within a couple of streets away, and secondary schools like Sweelinck College are a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a GP, a library and a park within a ten-minute walk. All this falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers excellent urban amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via several channels, including Rappange Makelaardij B.V. The details are current as of the listing date.
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The asking price of €1,825,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,956,333 and close to the median of €1,650,000. Given the 161 m² floor area and the prime Museumkwartier location, the price per m² works out at about €11,335, which is below the neighbourhood average of €12,446. So it's priced competitively for the size and area.
Energy label C is a mid-range label. The label is an official registration from EP-Online. In the neighbourhood, about 28% of homes have label C, while 39% have D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are several primary schools within a few minutes' walk: Hildebrand Van Loonschool (52 m), Nicolaas Maes (146 m), and Peetersschool (315 m). For secondary education, Sweelinck College (225 m) and Fons Vitae Lyceum (315 m) are close by.
Currently, 15 homes are for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €700,000 to €3,600,000. The average price per m² is €12,446. In the past period, 45 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €1,428,311 and an average time on market of 50 days.
The Hondecoeterbuurt has a mix of households: about 255 with children and 305 without children. There are 290 residents aged 0-15, so families are present. The area has several primary schools and a park within walking distance, making it suitable for family life.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,956,333 | €1,650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,446 | – |
| Rent price | €7,171 p/m | €6,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €42 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 | €2,412,773 | €1,904,496 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,121 | – |
| Rent price | €4,696 p/m | €3,967 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
IJburg 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 AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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