Houthavens-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis rental listing on the Silodam in Amsterdam is for a home in the striking MVRDV building at the end of the quay. 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. The asking rent is €13,950 per month, which is significantly above the neighbourhood average for rentals, but without floor area it is not possible to say whether that is keen or not. For context, rental homes in Amsterdam vary widely.
Houthavens-Oost is a small, exclusive enclave of just 640 residents, with a very high address density of 4,654 per km², strongly urban. The population is mostly older: 245 residents are between 45 and 65, and 150 are 65 or over. There are only 50 households with children. The one resident review sums it up: "Best spot on the water in Amsterdam." They say: "At 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." The review also notes a close-knit community with little turnover. This is the Houthavens-Oost neighbourhood at its most serene.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and a Jumbo is similarly close. There is also an Ekoplaza within walking distance. For primary schools, De Zeeheld is just around the corner, and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden is a couple of streets away. The Haarlemmerdijk with its shops and markets is within walking distance, as the resident review mentions. The area is quiet by Amsterdam standards, with no through traffic on the Silodam itself. The municipality of Amsterdam oversees this unique waterfront district.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Geldhof Makelaardij o.g. The agent has not published the full address or any property details beyond the street and price.
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Geldhof Makelaardij o.g. has published only the street and price on their website.
The asking rent is €13,950 per month. This is well above the neighbourhood average of €6,375 for rentals, but without knowing the floor area it is impossible to compare on a per-square-metre basis.
Homes in this neighbourhood are rented out in an average of 20 days, which indicates a fast-moving market. However, this particular listing has been published without full details, so its time on the market may differ.
Houthavens-Oost is a small, quiet waterfront enclave with 640 residents. It is very urban (address density 4,654 per km²) but the resident review describes it as exceptionally safe and peaceful, with no through traffic. The population is mostly older, with few children.
The nearest supermarket (Albert Heijn) is about 770 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Primary schools De Zeeheld and Montessori Basisschool de Eilanden are within a few hundred metres. The Haarlemmerdijk shopping street is within walking distance.
The distance to the nearest train station is 1.9 km, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
At 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!
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| Sale price | €1,023,333 | €1,150,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €11,958 | – |
| Rent price | €6,375 p/m | €6,375 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
At 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!
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| Sale price | €1,170,355 | €874,057 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €9,829 | – |
| Rent price | €3,193 p/m | €3,019 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €30 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.
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| 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 | – |
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