Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Kees Schererhof sits in the quiet Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a modern island neighbourhood in Amsterdam. Built in 2013, it offers 185 m² of living space on a 357 m² plot, with an A+ energy label. The asking price of €1,475,000 is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, reflecting its size and efficiency, it's on the high side compared to other homes in the area. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt gets a 6.22 out of 10 from five reviews. One resident who lived here 12 years says: "The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby." But they also mention "structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal" and advise visiting at night to check. Another resident calls it "inaccessible and little to do," noting the park is "ugly and not cosy." A third simply says "very boring." The area has 6,035 residents, mostly families and couples, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes.
For groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an AH XL is a ten-minute walk away. Schools are close: Laterna Magica primary school is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova secondary school is within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here on IJburg you're a bit removed from the centre, the train station is 6 km away, so you'll rely on trams, buses or the ferry.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Makelaarsland and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kees Schererhof 11, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
I 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 AIThere are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy. No nice benches in spots and no things like a gym (chain), coffeeshop or late-night snack bar or the like.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany speed bumps, few public transport options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally quite nice and safe, but there are a few neighbours who can be extremely rude and threatening, and that is very disappointing.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is neighbourhood prevention, street coaches, etc., the streets are relatively clean, there are some parks and from my house some nature area(-like) is accessible. There are water pumps, playgrounds, rubbish bins. Houses are expensive and there is little public transport, the bridges are annoying.
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About Kees Schererhof 11, Amsterdam
The asking price is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, which is a significant premium. However, this home is larger (185 m² vs. 159 m² average) and has an A+ energy label, which explains part of the difference. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and efficiency.
The home has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 37% of homes have A+ and 63% have A, so this is among the best. You can expect low energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The Theo van Goghparkbuurt has many families, 1,255 households with children out of 2,275 total. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Laterna Magica (444 m) and De Schatkaart (596 m). However, some residents find the area boring and lacking in playgrounds or nice seating spots.
One long-term resident reports structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, noticeable indoors especially at night. The municipality acknowledged the noise but said they could do little. If you're sensitive to noise, it's worth visiting in the evening to check.
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'll need a tram, bus, or ferry to reach the city centre or other parts of Amsterdam.
The closest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 717 m, just around the corner. Lidl and AH XL are about 1.5 km away, a ten-minute walk. For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is most convenient.
The listing does not explicitly mention a garden, but the plot is 357 m², which is large for a corner house.
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