Carolina MacGillavrylaan 2810
Science Park-Noord · 1098 XK Amsterdam
A room in the heart of Science Park-Noord
This is a room in a 2013 building on Carolina MacGillavrylaan, in the Science Park-Noord area of Amsterdam. At €763 per month, the rent sat well below the neighbourhood average of €1,980, which made sense for a room rather than a whole home. For context, rooms in Amsterdam vary widely in price, but this one was keenly priced for what it was. This home has not been online since 2 November 2026.
The Science Park-Noord neighbourhood
Science Park-Noord is a young, student-heavy pocket of Amsterdam. Of the 2,670 residents, nearly half are between 15 and 25, and most households are single people. It is a quiet, modern area, built around the university campus, with a mix of student housing and newer apartments. The Science Park-Noord neighbourhood has a distinct academic feel, and the streets are generally calm. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the statistics rather than personal accounts.
Life on the street
For daily errands, a SPAR supermarket is just around the corner,, which is handy for bread and groceries. A couple of streets away,, there is an Albert Heijn, and a Lidl is about a ten-minute walk. For schools, the Van Koetsveldschool is a five-minute walk, and Yuverta vmbo en pro Amsterdam-Oost is also close by. The train station is about a ten-minute walk, which makes getting around the city straightforward. The municipality of Amsterdam is well connected, and this part of town is no exception.
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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 2810, Amsterdam
Was €763 a fair price for this room?
The rent was €763 per month, which was 61% below the neighbourhood average of €1,980. That average, however, covers all rental homes, not just rooms, and the average floor area in the neighbourhood is 82 m², while this room is 29 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. The label is an official registration and does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, but it is a good sign for your monthly outgoings.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
A SPAR supermarket is 75 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. For a wider choice, an Albert Heijn is 833 metres away and a Lidl is 977 metres away. That means you can do a quick shop without going far, and a bigger weekly shop is still within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like for students?
Science Park-Noord is very much a student area. Of the 2,670 residents, 49% are between 15 and 25, and 78% of households are single people. The area is quiet and modern, built around the university campus, so it has a calm, academic atmosphere. It is a practical place to live if you are studying, with the train station about 600 metres away.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this room is marked as social housing. That meant the rent was regulated and the room was intended for people who meet certain income criteria. The rent of €763 per month was below the social housing threshold, which was why it was priced lower than the neighbourhood average for rental homes.
How did the price compare to other rentals in the area?
The average rent in Science Park-Noord was €1,980, and the median was €1,647. This room at €763 was significantly cheaper, but it was also much smaller, at 29 m² compared to the average of 82 m². For a room, the price was competitive, and the A energy label helped keep running costs down.
