Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zaanstraat sits in the lively Spaarndammerbuurt, a neighbourhood where Amsterdam's multicultural energy really comes through. With 91 m² of living space, it's a good 25% larger than the average apartment in the area, which makes it feel unusually spacious. The price of €600,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €567,500, but the extra square metres and the A energy label help explain that. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, so this one stands out for its size and efficiency.
Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest is a cosy, multicultural pocket of Amsterdam. One resident describes it as 'a cosy neighbourhood with many different backgrounds'. The area is densely built, with a very high address density of 4,329 per km², so you're right in the thick of city life. Most households are single-person (620 out of 1,087 homes), and the average household size is just 1.7. It's a young area too, the largest age group is 25 to 45, with 825 residents. The neighbourhood Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest has a strong sense of community, and the mix of backgrounds adds to its character.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there's an AH to go a couple of streets away if you need a quick coffee. Jumbo is also within a five-minute walk. Schools are close by: Het 4e Gymnasium is a couple of streets away, and Onze Amsterdamse School is just around the corner. Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of parks and restaurants nearby, Westerpark is a ten-minute walk, and there are restaurants just around the corner.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via van der Linden Groep and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Zaanstraat 314, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
A cosy neighbourhood with many different backgrounds
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About Zaanstraat 314, Amsterdam
The asking price of €600,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €567,500, but the apartment is 25% larger than the average (91 m² vs 73 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in an area where all homes were built before 1945. Recently sold homes in the buurt went for an average of €491,300, so this one is priced at a premium for its size and efficiency.
At 91 m², it's 25% larger than the average apartment in Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest, which is 73 m². That extra space is a real plus in a neighbourhood where most homes are compact.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 33.3% of homes have label A, and none have A+. This means lower heating costs and a more comfortable home, especially in a building from 1919.
Spaarndammerbuurt-Noordwest is a multicultural, cosy area with a young population, most residents are between 25 and 45. It's very urban, with a high density of addresses. One resident calls it 'a cosy neighbourhood with many different backgrounds'. There are plenty of shops, schools, and parks within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 3.0 km away, so it's not within walking distance for a daily commute. You'd likely cycle or take public transport to reach it.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just around the corner (451 m), and there's an AH to go and a Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For a bigger shop, another Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk away.
Het 4e Gymnasium (secondary school) is a couple of streets away at 298 m. Onze Amsterdamse School (primary) is just around the corner at 478 m, and Daltonschool De Spaarndammerhout (primary) is a five-minute walk at 500 m.
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