Mattenbiesstraat 132
Rieteilanden-West, Amsterdam
AreaA spacious, detached home on Mattenbiesstraat
This is a rare find in Amsterdam: a detached house with 279 m² of living space, built in 2008 and boasting an A+++ energy label. It sits in the Rieteilanden-West neighbourhood on IJburg, a modern island district. At €2,175,000, it's the most expensive home currently for sale in the area and sits well above the neighbourhood average, partly because of its size and quality. For context, it's one of 13 detached houses in Amsterdam listed right now.
Rieteilanden-West: a green, family-oriented island neighbourhood
Rieteilanden-West is part of IJburg, a set of artificial islands developed from the 1990s onwards. The area has a strong family feel: 56% of homes are single-family houses, and 66% are owner-occupied. The only resident review gives a 6.75 out of 10, calling it "Very divided" and noting: "Many groups and backgrounds. Beautiful nature and plenty of sports and play facilities. Harder to reach because of tram 26." The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (2,161 per km²), but also plenty of green space, a park is just a couple of streets away. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Rieteilanden-West page.
Daily life on Mattenbiesstraat
Your morning routine is easy: a primary school (Willibrordschool) is on your doorstep, and a childcare centre is just around the corner. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, with Vomar and Dekamarkt also within a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk to Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova. A restaurant is just around the corner, and a library is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, though the train station is 6.3 km away, a longer trip for commuters.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Damstede Makelaardij. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
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About Mattenbiesstraat 132, Amsterdam
Is €2,175,000 a fair price for this detached house?
The asking price is 93% above the neighbourhood average of €1,129,692, making it the most expensive of the 13 homes currently for sale in Rieteilanden-West. However, the house is also 71% larger than the average (279 m² vs 163 m²) and has an A+++ energy label. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €1,079,450, so this is clearly a premium property.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has an energy label A+++, which is the highest possible rating. This means very low energy costs and excellent insulation. In the neighbourhood, 26.7% of homes have label A or better, so this house is among the most efficient.
How big is the plot and what outdoor space is there?
The plot is 293 m², but the listing does not specify a garden, terrace, or balcony.
What schools are nearby?
Willibrordschool (primary) is just 55 metres away, on your doorstep. Other primaries within a ten-minute walk include Daltonschool Neptunus and De Poseidon. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is 764 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
How is public transport in the area?
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so commuting by rail requires a bus or tram connection. Tram 26 serves the area, as noted by a resident. The neighbourhood is less central, but the city centre is reachable within about 30 minutes by public transport.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Rieteilanden-West has a strong family profile: 56% of homes are single-family houses, and the average household size is 2.6. There are many children (460 aged 0-15) and plenty of sports and play facilities. The only resident review mentions a mix of backgrounds and beautiful nature.
How does the price compare to recently sold homes?
In the past period, 40 homes sold in the neighbourhood at an average price of €1,079,450, with an average time on market of 61 days. This home's asking price is significantly higher, but it is also much larger and more energy-efficient than typical sales.
