Rijnbuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zomerdijkstraat sits in a quiet pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid, with the bustle of the city never far away. Built in 1936, it has the high ceilings and sturdy proportions typical of the era. At 75 m² it is compact by neighbourhood standards, and the asking price of €675,000 is 44% below the average asking price in the area, a keen entry point for this part of town. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population, over half of residents are between 25 and 45. Many live alone, and the streets are lined with pre-war architecture. There are no resident reviews available for this specific block, but the area is known for its mix of local shops and green spaces. The nearby Martin Luther Kingpark is a ten-minute walk away, and the Amstel river is just a couple of streets off. The Rijnbuurt-Midden neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with a weekly market on Rijnstraat and plenty of cafés.
Your morning routine could start at Vomar, just around the corner for groceries, or Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For school runs, Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren and IBS Elif Amsterdam are both on your doorstep. The area is well served by public transport, with tram and bus stops within a five-minute walk. The train station is 1.5 km away, a fifteen-minute walk or short cycle. The municipality of Amsterdam keeps the streets clean and the parks well maintained, making this a pleasant part of the city to call home.
At present the home is listed through several channels, including Inter immo, Funda, Pararius, Huispedia and Vastgoed Nederland. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be higher than in a more modern home, something to factor into your budget.
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Zomerdijkstraat 25-2, Amsterdam
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About Zomerdijkstraat 25-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €675,000 is 44% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€1,200,881), but the apartment is also 25% smaller than the average (75 m² vs 100 m²). Recently sold homes in the area went for a median of around €550,000, so this price is in line with the local market for a property of this size.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, most homes for sale here have labels A, B or C. An E label means the property is not very energy efficient, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills. It may be worth investigating insulation or heating upgrades.
Vomar is just 182 metres away, about a two-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 247 metres, and Aldi is 414 metres. Daily shopping is very convenient, with several options within a five-minute walk.
Two primary schools are within a two-minute walk: IBS Elif Amsterdam and Daltonbasisschool De Rivieren. The 15e montessorischool van Maas en Waal is 246 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.7 km away.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km from the apartment, about a fifteen-minute walk or a five-minute cycle. This gives access to the wider Amsterdam region and beyond.
Rijnbuurt-Midden is a densely populated urban area with a young demographic, over half of residents are aged 25 to 45. Many households are single-person. The area has a high address density (5,375 addresses per km²), so it feels lively. There are parks, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
The floor area is 75 m², which typically accommodates two bedrooms, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
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