Blauwe Zand, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Waddendijk offers a rare combination of space and greenery in Amsterdam-Noord. With a large plot of 986 m², you have plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The home itself covers 102 m² and was built in 1931. At €2,725 per month, the rent is in line with the market for detached houses in Amsterdam.
Blauwe Zand is a quiet, green part of Amsterdam-Noord with a strong sense of community. One resident, who has lived here for 22 years, says: "We found social cohesion and contact here. Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house." They note that gentrification is slowly changing the area, but Blauwe Zand remains a friendly place. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages and many families, with a high percentage of single-family homes. Based on one review, the overall score is 7.25 out of 10. For more, see the Blauwe Zand neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Damstede Lyceum is on your doorstep, and several other secondary schools are within a couple of streets away. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so everything you need is close by. The municipality of Amsterdam provides all the amenities you'd expect from a major city. Learn more about the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Openbare Makelaardij and also on Funda.
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The rent of €2,725 per month is in line with the market for detached houses in Amsterdam. The home has 102 m² of living space and a large plot of 986 m², which is unusual for the city. The energy label is D, so heating costs will be moderate.
Energy label D is in the middle of the scale. It means the home is not the most efficient, but also not the least. You can expect moderate energy costs compared to a label A home. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Blauwe Zand is a green, quiet part of Amsterdam-Noord with a strong community feel. Residents appreciate the social cohesion and the mix of ages. It's a family-friendly area with many single-family homes. One long-term resident notes that gentrification is happening, but the neighbourhood retains its character.
Damstede Lyceum is just 81 metres away, and Vonk Amsterdam is 170 metres. Several other secondary schools are within a few hundred metres, making the school run very convenient.
The nearest supermarkets are Jumbo and Lidl, both about 836 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 905 metres, also within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 5.1 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, the area is very urban with a high address density, so bus and tram stops are likely close by.
The plot is 986 m², which is very large for Amsterdam. It offers plenty of outdoor space, but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden, terrace, or other features. You can enjoy the space as you see fit.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
We moved from Elandsgracht 2 hoog-voor with one child and pregnant with number two to North 22 years ago. Everyone thought we were crazy, 'North is insane', etc. My husband was born and raised on Elandsgracht but we couldn't afford a larger home there. He grew up in 'the slum' and saw it turn into a 'yuppie neighbourhood'. Few real Jordaan residents left and hardly any social cohesion. We found that here. Amsterdammers, social cohesion and contact. Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house. We see that slowly changing. Blauwe Zand doesn't change as quickly as other parts of North but gentrification is hitting here too. After 22 years we have become Northerners (Blauwe Zanders) and if you ask our son where he's from, he'll never say Amsterdam but Amsterdam-Noord. Blauwe Zand is a nice neighbourhood but the new residents are less sociable and much has disappeared. Like the little building by the playground where the mothers used to sit cosily, they knew your child so you could let him go with peace of mind. That freedom was great for the children and parents. It hurts that our children will hardly be able to live here.
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How residents experience their district
We moved from Elandsgracht 2 hoog-voor with one child and pregnant with number two to North 22 years ago. Everyone thought we were crazy, 'North is insane', etc. My husband was born and raised on Elandsgracht but we couldn't afford a larger home there. He grew up in 'the slum' and saw it turn into a 'yuppie neighbourhood'. Few real Jordaan residents left and hardly any social cohesion. We found that here. Amsterdammers, social cohesion and contact. Nice and green and a (then still) affordable rental house. We see that slowly changing. Blauwe Zand doesn't change as quickly as other parts of North but gentrification is hitting here too. After 22 years we have become Northerners (Blauwe Zanders) and if you ask our son where he's from, he'll never say Amsterdam but Amsterdam-Noord. Blauwe Zand is a nice neighbourhood but the new residents are less sociable and much has disappeared. Like the little building by the playground where the mothers used to sit cosily, they knew your child so you could let him go with peace of mind. That freedom was great for the children and parents. It hurts that our children will hardly be able to live here.
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How residents experience their municipality
IJburg is a new district still under development and it's getting better with all the amenities and a beach nearby. And you're also quickly out of the city and into the greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AIQuiet, peaceful, relaxed, green, social and a nice mix of people
Auto-translated to English by AII 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 AINo public transport!
Auto-translated to English by AINice, quiet and reasonably cosy neighbourhood. Good accessibility, the Amsterdam Forest nearby. Lots of different facilities within walking distance. Nice to live here with a family and pets! Quite a few schools within cycling distance. Hygiene in the neighbourhood is above the average level in Amsterdam. VUmc very close by.
Auto-translated to English by AIAt the end of the Silodam lies the striking MVRDV building. Surrounded by water on all sides. Every apartment has a view of the IJ and/or the Oude Houthaven. The views are therefore phenomenal and every day is different due to the weather. The sunrises and sunsets are unbeatable. Because the building is at the end of the Silodam, there is no through traffic and every person is either a resident or a visitor. This makes it, by Amsterdam standards, an exceptionally safe living environment. There is little turnover. The residents of this building form a close-knit community. A nice mix of families with and without children and single people who help each other where needed. And that too is a special quality in an increasingly transient Amsterdam. Within walking distance are the Haarlemmerdijk and the markets where you can find all the hustle and bustle if you feel like it. On the Silodam there is peace and quiet, a delight for body and mind. The wind, the seagulls, the waves on the IJ, the boats, occasionally a cruise ship, and every 5 years Sail! A little paradise in Amsterdam? Absolutely!
Auto-translated to English by AIBecause we are on the outskirts, there is no through traffic. In the middle of the street a large playground with a table tennis table and a small football pitch. And playground equipment. Behind our house only meadows.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a nice quiet neighbourhood on the edge of the city but still close to many good amenities that a city has to offer. The neighbourhood is still becoming more beautiful.
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| Sale price | €822,940 | €695,417 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,920 | – |
| Rent price | €2,802 p/m | €2,604 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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