Castorplein 7
Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost, Amsterdam
AreaA corner house with character
This 1922 corner house on Castorplein sits in a quiet part of Amsterdam-Noord. With 65 m² of living space and a 123 m² plot, it offers more outdoor space than many homes in the area. The energy label C means reasonable efficiency, though the 100% pre-war housing stock in the neighbourhood suggests you may want to budget for heating. At €495,000, the price is exactly the neighbourhood median, so it's in line with the market for end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam.
Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost
Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost is a garden village from the 1920s, with 95% single-family homes and a strong sense of community. The area is densely populated (2,670 addresses per km²) but feels green, with a park just a couple of streets away. Most households are families with children, and the average household size is 2.0. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost, so the picture comes from the statistics: a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of ages.
Daily life on Castorplein
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and PLUS is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Poolster is a couple of streets away, IKC Tuindorp is a five-minute walk, and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the city's amenities, though the train station is 6.7 km away, you'd rely on bus or bike for central connections.
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At the time of writing the home is listed via Fransen & Kroes Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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About Castorplein 7, Amsterdam
Is €495,000 a fair price for this corner house?
The asking price of €495,000 matches the neighbourhood median exactly. Recently sold homes in Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost went for an average of €539,077, which is about 9% higher, but those may have been larger or better maintained. Given the 65 m² floor area and energy label C, the price is in line with the local market.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Tuindorp Oostzaan-Oost is a pre-war garden village with mostly single-family homes. It's densely populated but green, with a park nearby. The area is family-oriented: many households have children, and the average household size is 2.0. There's a mix of ages, with a significant share of residents over 45.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
Albert Heijn is 626 metres away, about a five-minute walk. PLUS is 1 km away, a ten-minute walk. Lidl and Dekamarkt are a bit further, around 1.3 km. For daily groceries, you have good options within walking distance.
What schools are nearby?
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Daltonschool De Poolster (323 m), IKC Tuindorp (460 m), and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf (934 m). There's also a special primary school, Zeppelin, at 394 m. Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest train station is 6.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bus or bike to reach it.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label C, which is average for a pre-war house. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on usage and the heating system.
Is there a garden?
The plot is 123 m², which is generous for a corner house in this area. However, the listing does not explicitly state whether there is a garden.
