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Jacques Veltmanbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a room in a modern building on Jacques Veltmanstraat, in the Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood of Amsterdam. It's a social housing rental, so the rent is set at €766 per month. That's well below the average for the area, which is €2,228, and it's also much cheaper than the average for rooms in Amsterdam. The room is 27 m², which is compact but efficient.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt neighbourhood is a lively part of Amsterdam, with a mix of young professionals and families. The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses. Most households are single people, and there are many residents in their 20s and 40s. The neighbourhood has a good number of amenities nearby, including a park and a restaurant just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available yet, so this is based on the official statistics.
For daily shopping, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner, and a Dirk a couple of streets away. There are also several other supermarkets within a short walk. For schools, there's a secondary school, Calvijn College, just around the corner, and a primary school, Einsteinschool, a five-minute walk away. The area is well connected, with a train station about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Amsterdam offers a wide range of amenities and services.
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Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Jacques Veltmanstraat 469, Amsterdam
The rent is €766 per month, which is significantly below the average rent in the neighbourhood of €2,228. However, this is a room, not a whole home, and the average for a room in the area is €745. So the price is in line with what you'd expect for a room of this size and location.
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, so it's a reliable indicator of the home's energy performance.
The room has a floor area of 27 m². That's quite compact, but it's a typical size for a room in Amsterdam. The average size for a rental in the neighbourhood is 81 m², but that includes whole homes, not just rooms.
The Jacques Veltmanbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Most households are single people, and there are many residents in their 20s and 40s. There's a park and a restaurant just around the corner, and a train station about a ten-minute walk away. It's a lively, well-connected part of Amsterdam.
Yes, this is a social housing rental. That means the rent is regulated and typically lower than market rates. The rent here is €766 per month, which is below the average for the neighbourhood. Social housing often has eligibility criteria, so you may need to check if you qualify.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €501,000 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,708 | – |
| Rent price | €2,228 p/m | €2,055 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I think my neighbourhood is so beautiful because it is a place where everything comes together: peace, cosiness, and life. All around me are trees, flowers, and small streets where people greet each other and have time for a chat. I hear birds singing in the morning and children laughing on the square in the afternoon. There is always something to do, but it never feels busy. People look after each other, and that makes it warm and familiar. I love the smell of freshly cut grass in summer and the lights that decorate the streets in winter. My neighbourhood feels like a second family, a place where I feel at home and where I step outside with a smile every day.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a safe, pleasant neighbourhood where many families live. It is easily accessible and there is plenty of greenery to be found just as you leave the neighbourhood. However, there is always rubbish lying around on days when it shouldn't be outside.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €496,697 | €450,789 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,718 | – |
| Rent price | €1,804 p/m | €1,662 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €827,791 | €696,821 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,898 | – |
| Rent price | €2,795 p/m | €2,615 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Jacques Veltmanstraat 469, Amsterdam
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