Van Baerlestraat
P.C. Hooftbuurt, Amsterdam
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This listing on Van Baerlestraat in Amsterdam's Museumkwartier is a rental home in one of the city's most elegant streets. 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 €4,000 per month, the rent is 33% above the neighbourhood average of €3,014, which puts it on the high side for the area. For a sense of what's available, you can browse rental homes in Amsterdam.
The P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood
The P.C. Hooftbuurt is a small, exclusive pocket of the Museumkwartier, with just over 800 residents. It's a quiet, leafy area where most homes are apartments, and many households are single people or couples without children. The streets are lined with grand 19th-century buildings, and the atmosphere is refined and calm. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on official figures. The area is known for its proximity to the Vondelpark and the museums, and it attracts those who appreciate culture and architecture. To learn more about the area, see the P.C. Hooftbuurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily life here revolves around the Museumplein and the chic shopping streets nearby. For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, a SPAR a couple of streets away, and another Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. There are also several primary schools within a short stroll, including the Cornelis Vrijschool and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier, both just a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The area is also well served by restaurants and a park, all within easy reach. For more on the wider area, you can look at the municipality of Amsterdam.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Expat Apartment Service and Expat Apartment Service. The agent has not published full specifications for the property.
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About Van Baerlestraat, Amsterdam
Why is the rent so high compared to the neighbourhood average?
The asking rent is €4,000 per month, which is 33% above the average of €3,014 for rental homes in the P.C. Hooftbuurt. This reflects the premium often associated with this particular street and the Museumkwartier area.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is 3 kilometres away. This distance is measured from the street, as the exact house number is not provided. The station is not named in the listing, but the distance gives an idea of the connection to the wider rail network.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Cornelis Vrijschool for primary education is about 166 metres away, and Basisschool Het Museumkwartier is about 181 metres. For secondary education, the Barlaeus Gymnasium is about 564 metres away, and the Sweelinck College is about 602 metres. These distances are approximate and based on the street location.
What supermarkets are close by?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. An Albert Heijn is about 342 metres away, a SPAR is about 345 metres, and another Albert Heijn is about 407 metres. A Lidl is about 493 metres away. These are all within a few minutes' walk from the street.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Expat Apartment Service has published only the street and price on Pararius.
Statistics for P.C. Hooftbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €2,526,846 | €1,975,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,712 | – |
| Rent price | €3,014 p/m | €3,000 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €47 p/m | – |
Experiences from Museumkwartier
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 AIStatistics for Museumkwartier
Figures 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 | – |
Experiences from Amsterdam
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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Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €824,500 | €693,776 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,901 | – |
| Rent price | €2,801 p/m | €2,614 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
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Van Baerlestraat, Amsterdam
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