Columbusplein en omgeving, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Magalhaensstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam West, with a 1929 building that gives it a solid, pre-war feel. At €390,000, it's the cheapest of the 17 apartments currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 30% below the average asking price of €554,590, a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
The area around Columbusplein is densely built and very urban, with over 10,000 addresses per square kilometre. It's a young, dynamic part of town: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The streets are busy, with plenty of cafes and restaurants just around the corner. The Columbusplein e.o. neighbourhood has a mix of pre-war buildings and modern amenities, and the vibe is energetic rather than quiet.
Your daily shopping is sorted: a Dirk is just around the corner, an Aldi a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For primary schools, Joop en Willy Westerweel is on your doorstep, and the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn is a ten-minute walk. The nearest park or public garden is a five-minute walk away, and the train station is 2.4 km, a short cycle. The municipality of Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fred Koot Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Magalhaensstraat 26H, Amsterdam
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
Data from Columbusplein en omgeving
148 within 5 km
190 within 5 km
About Magalhaensstraat 26H, Amsterdam
At €390,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the 17 homes currently for sale in the Columbusplein e.o. neighbourhood. The average asking price in the area is €554,590, so this listing sits 30% below that. Given the 64 m² floor area and energy label D, the price per m² works out at about €6,094, which is well under the neighbourhood average of €9,135 per m².
Columbusplein e.o. is a very urban area with a high address density. It's popular among young professionals and singles, most households are one-person. The streets are lively, with many restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The area has a pre-war character, with all homes built before 1945. Crime figures are moderate for a central Amsterdam neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km from the apartment. That's about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cycle.
The apartment has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, not the most efficient, but not the worst either. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have a label D or lower, while 21% have label A. You can expect moderate energy costs, but no exact figures are provided.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. A Dirk is just around the corner (254 m), an Aldi is a couple of streets away (334 m), and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk (343 m). Another Albert Heijn is about 528 m away. Daily groceries are very convenient.
There are several primary schools nearby. Joop en Willy Westerweel is on your doorstep (268 m), the Islamitische basisschool Al Maes is about 528 m away, and the 10e Montessorischool De Meidoorn is 537 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.7 km away.
The building was constructed in 1929, so it's a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 100% of homes were built before 1945, giving the area a classic Amsterdam character with high ceilings and traditional architecture.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Columbusplein en omgeving