A room in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt
This is a room in a 2016 building on the Jacques Veltmanstraat, in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt area of Amsterdam. It is a social housing rental, listed at €824 per month. That is 62% below the neighbourhood average rent of €2,174, which makes it a keen price for the area. For context, rooms in Amsterdam are a common option in this part of the city.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a residential pocket within Slotervaart-Zuid. Based on CBS figures, it is a mix of households: 58% are single-person households, and 21% have children. The average household size is 1.7, so it is a neighbourhood with many people living alone. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the character of the street is best judged by a visit. The Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood is part of the larger Slotervaart district.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. There is also an AH to go and a Lidl. For schools, Calvijn College (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and the Einsteinschool (primary) is. The train station is 1.6 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Amsterdam covers the wider area.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Roommatch.
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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.
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About Jacques Veltmanstraat 1223, Amsterdam
Is €824 a fair price for this room?
The rent is €824 per month, which is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €2,174. The room is 35 m², which is 57% smaller than the average of 82 m² in the area. Given the size and the social housing status, the price is on the low side compared to other rentals in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is expected to have low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it reflects the property's energy performance as registered.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 477 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. A Dirk is at 599 metres, and an AH to go is at 618 metres. There is also a Lidl at 651 metres, so daily shopping is well covered within a short walk.
What schools are nearby?
Calvijn College, a secondary school, is at 392 metres. The Einsteinschool, a primary school, is at 406 metres. Brede school Fiep Westendorp (primary) is at 578 metres, and Lumion (secondary) is at 631 metres. Several options are within a ten-minute walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it feasible to reach other parts of Amsterdam by train, though the exact station is not named in the listing.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this is a social housing rental. The listing is for a room, and it is marked as social housing. The rent of €824 per month is below the neighbourhood average, which is consistent with social housing pricing.
