Weteringbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Fokke Simonszstraat sits in the lively Weteringbuurt, right in the centre of Amsterdam. At 36 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The building dates from 1886 and has an energy label G, so heating costs will be high. The asking price of €495,000 is 58% below the neighbourhood average for all homes, but that's partly because this is a small studio, the average home in the area is 113 m². For comparison, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price.
The Weteringbuurt is a dense, central neighbourhood with a very high address density (9,676 addresses per km²). It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and most households are single-person (955 out of 1,570). Only 205 households have children. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, but 85.7% of homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this area.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. Several other supermarkets are within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, IKC De Kleine Reus, is on your doorstep, and the Barlaeus Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and recreational options you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Another Real Estate Agency (AREA) and also appears on Funda.
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The asking price is 58% below the average asking price in the Weteringbuurt (€1,189,896), but that average includes much larger homes. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €737,000. Given that this is a 36 m² studio with label G, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small, central Amsterdam studio.
Label G is the lowest energy rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect high heating and electricity bills. The building is from 1886 and likely has poor insulation. In the Weteringbuurt, 55.6% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short tram ride.
The Weteringbuurt is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young professionals and students, with many single-person households. The area has a lively atmosphere with restaurants and shops nearby. Most homes are pre-war, giving the streets a classic Amsterdam feel.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.3 km away, just a couple of streets from the home. It's a short walk to get some green space in this dense city centre.
There are 24 homes for sale in the Weteringbuurt at the moment. The average time to sell a home here is 38 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,140,537 | €900,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €16,174 | – |
| Rent price | €3,175 p/m | €3,325 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €49 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
My husband and I have lived on the Amstel for 26 years; we came from the Noorderdwarsstraat near the Prinsengracht. We are very satisfied here. Living here is very cosy, very kind neighbours, helpful, now a bit less due to age. Extremely nice living, very dear people around us and we have good contact with them, and if my husband and I can help someone, I do that too, someone who lost his wife. Good contact with the neighbours, a small word can do people good. The building is and has been well maintained, is kept clean, etc., nothing but praise for the building and the handymen on the Prinsengracht... corner Prinsengracht, we have lived here for about 30 years now. And we are satisfied people and hope to be allowed to stay here for a long time. Fam Fakkeldij, Amstel 298 G
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice quiet neighbourhood, friendly neighbours, helping each other, looking out for each other when needed... we are satisfied people... we hope to enjoy our little spot on the Amstel for a long time...
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's incredibly busy here, which has both advantages and disadvantages. There's a lot of noise and few rules because of it. But there's also plenty of cosiness and always something to do! I think it's a shame that the residents are not at all involved with each other. This would be the biggest point for improvement.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €1,149,047 | €887,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €14,272 | – |
| Rent price | €3,530 p/m | €3,506 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €43 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 | €834,169 | €704,951 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,941 | – |
| Rent price | €2,784 p/m | €2,628 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Fokke Simonszstraat 27-3, Amsterdam
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