A 1931 end-of-terrace house on Urkstraat
Tucked into the Blauwe Zand corner of Tuindorp Buiksloot, this 1931 end-of-terrace house on Urkstraat has a lived-in, settled feel. With 51 m² of floor space and a 76 m² plot, it is a compact home with a bit of outdoor room. The energy label is C, which is a middle-of-the-road rating, so heating costs will be moderate. At €2,500 a month, the rent sits on the high side compared with other end-of-terrace houses in Amsterdam.
Blauwe Zand, a neighbourhood with roots
One resident, who has lived here for 22 years, describes Blauwe Zand as a place where Amsterdammers, social cohesion and contact are still found. They say: "Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house." The same resident notes that gentrification is reaching the area, though Blauwe Zand changes more slowly than other parts of North. Based on one review, the picture is of a neighbourhood with strong community ties, where the old ways are slowly shifting. The area is home to many families, with a mix of ages and a fair share of single-person households. The Blauwe Zand neighbourhood has its own character within Amsterdam-Noord.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, a SPAR express, is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and a Vomar a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Damstede Lyceum is on your doorstep, and the Vonk Amsterdam secondary school is just around the corner. Primary education is also close by, with a school a five-minute walk away. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, so all the city's amenities are within reach.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Inter Immo Makelaars Amsterdam.
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About Urkstraat 12, Amsterdam
Is €2,500 a fair rent for this end-of-terrace house?
The rent of €2,500 a month is on the high side for an end-of-terrace house in Amsterdam, especially given the 51 m² floor area. The home is from 1931 and has an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs. Whether it is fair depends on what you value in a home, but compared with other listings in the city, this price is at the upper end.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is an official registration that indicates the home's energy performance. A C label is a middle rating, so you can expect moderate heating costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy efficiency.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 5.1 km away. That is a distance that is best covered by bike or car, as it is not within easy walking distance. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance gives you an idea of the connection to the wider region.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
One resident, who has lived in Blauwe Zand for 22 years, describes it as a green neighbourhood with social cohesion and contact between Amsterdammers. They note that gentrification is slowly arriving, but that Blauwe Zand changes more slowly than other parts of North. The same resident mentions that new residents are less sociable and that some community spots have disappeared.
What schools are near this home?
The Damstede Lyceum, a secondary school, is just 160 metres away, and the Vonk Amsterdam secondary school is 251 metres away. There are also several other secondary schools within a few hundred metres, including Kairos Tienercollege and Orion College Noord. Primary education is also close, with a school about 500 metres from the home.
Which supermarkets are closest?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express at 779 metres, followed by an Albert Heijn at 828 metres and a Vomar at 899 metres. A Jumbo and a Lidl are both about 914 metres away. So daily grocery shopping is within a short walk or bike ride.
