Carolina MacGillavrylaan 2522
Science Park-Noord · 1098 XK Amsterdam
A room in the heart of Science Park-Noord
This is a room on Carolina MacGillavrylaan in Amsterdam, part of the Science Park-Noord neighbourhood. Built in 2013, the room covers 29 m² and carries an energy label A, which means it is very efficient. At €818 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average of €1,980, so it was keenly priced for the area. For context, rooms in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one stood out for its affordability. This home has not been online since 1 November 2026.
The Science Park-Noord neighbourhood
The Science Park-Noord neighbourhood is a young, lively part of Amsterdam. With 78% of households being single-person and 49% of residents aged 15 to 25, it is clearly a student-heavy area. The average household size is just 1.3, reflecting the many small households here. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the statistics. It is a place where most people live alone, often studying or starting their careers.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the SPAR is on your doorstep at just 55 metres, with an Albert Heijn a short walk away. Schools in the area include the Van Koetsveldschool for special education and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost for secondary education, both within a few hundred metres. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Amsterdam provides the wider context, with all the amenities of the city within reach.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Carolina MacGillavrylaan 2522, Amsterdam
Was €818 a fair price for this room?
The rent of €818 was well below the neighbourhood average of €1,980 for rental properties. The room itself was 29 m², which was smaller than the average rental in the area, but the price per square metre worked out favourably. Given the energy label A and the modern build year, the price was on the low side compared to what was typical in Science Park-Noord.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label a home can have. The label is an official registration and reflects the property's energy performance as registered in the Dutch EP-Online system.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at just 55 metres, so it is literally on your doorstep. There are also several other supermarkets within a short walk, including an Albert Heijn at 724 metres and a Lidl at 861 metres. With 109 supermarkets within 5 km, you will never be far from a shop.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The Van Koetsveldschool, a special education school, is 319 metres away, and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost, a secondary school, is 369 metres away. The Gerhardschool and College De Meer are also close, at 559 and 598 metres respectively. A primary school, the 5e Montessorischool Watergraafsmeer, is 770 metres away.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 600 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of Amsterdam and beyond. The exact station was not named in the listing, but the distance was clearly stated.
What kind of neighbourhood is Science Park-Noord?
Science Park-Noord is a neighbourhood dominated by young people, with 49% of residents aged between 15 and 25. Most households are single-person, at 78%, and the average household size is 1.3. It is a lively area with a strong student presence, and the housing stock reflects that with many small units.
