Hondecoeterbuurt, Amsterdam
This listing on Frans van Mierisstraat in Amsterdam is a rental home in the Hondecoeterbuurt. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €2,695 per month, the rent sits well below the neighbourhood average of €7,171, which makes it a keen option compared with other rental homes in Amsterdam.
The Hondecoeterbuurt neighbourhood is a compact, urban pocket within the Museumkwartier. With around 2,040 residents, it is a mix of ages, though a third are between 25 and 45. Nearly half of households are single people, and a quarter have children. The streets are lively and dense, with an address density of over 7,000 per square kilometre, so you are right in the middle of city life. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics.
Daily life here is easy. For bread and groceries, there are several Albert Heijn supermarkets within a short walk, the nearest just around the corner, and a Coop and Aldi a bit further. For school runs, primary schools like Nicolaas Maes are on your doorstep, with Hildebrand Van Loonschool and Peetersschool a couple of streets away. Secondary options include Fons Vitae Lyceum and Sweelinck College, both within a five-minute walk. The area also has a park, a library and restaurants close by, all part of the municipality of Amsterdam.
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About Frans van Mierisstraat, Amsterdam
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The rent is €2,695 per month. In the Hondecoeterbuurt, the average rent for available homes is €7,171, with a median of €6,500. This home is priced well below those figures, so it is on the low side compared with other listings in the neighbourhood.
The Hondecoeterbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood in the Museumkwartier. It has about 2,040 residents, with a large share of singles and a mix of ages. The streets are busy, and there is a high address density, reflecting the central city feel.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance, including Albert Heijn at 410 metres and a Coop at 810 metres. Primary schools like Nicolaas Maes are very close, and secondary schools such as Fons Vitae Lyceum are also nearby. A park, library and restaurants are all within a short walk.
The nearest train station is 2 kilometres away. That is a reasonable distance for accessing the wider region, though the exact travel time depends on your route.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,035,000 | €1,650,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €12,922 | – |
| Rent price | €5,756 p/m | €6,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €40 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
De Harmoniehof is a neat and safe neighbourhood with well-maintained homes, adequate amenities, and good accessibility. Schools and shops are nearby, and the area is clean and quiet. The sense of community could be better: residents live somewhat past each other, and there is little contact or joint activities. More neighbourhood initiatives would strengthen cohesion.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a very nice neighbourhood. There is plenty to do with Vondelpark around the corner. Many schools for my children and enough supermarkets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,478,274 | €1,945,885 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,316 | – |
| Rent price | €4,529 p/m | €3,938 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €46 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Een hele fijne, rustige buurt met veel groen en geweldige bomen die verkoeling en ontspanning bieden. 's nachts is het er stil en donker. Dat vind ik belangrijk voor de dieren. De buurt is goed bereikbaar met metro 54 en voorzieningen zijn op loopafstand in winkelcentrum de Poort. 1 ding is een ongelofelijke doorn in het oog en dat is de hygiene. Het is dagelijks een puinzoo bij de vuilcontainers. Zwerfafval waait overal naar toe. En hoewel we met een aantal bewoners dagelijks 'prikken' en opruimen is het een never ending story. Ik zou zo graag zien dat daar een oplossing voor komt.
Auto-translated to English by AIIJburg 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €828,148 | €697,129 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,904 | – |
| Rent price | €2,785 p/m | €2,613 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Frans van Mierisstraat, Amsterdam
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