Vondelparkbuurt-West, Amsterdam
This studio on Frederiksstraat sits in the lively Vondelparkbuurt-West, a stone's throw from the Vondelpark. At 42 m² it's compact, but the location is hard to beat. The asking price of €460,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €796,821, which is keen given the smaller floor area. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The Vondelparkbuurt-West neighbourhood is densely urban, with 8,844 addresses per km². Most homes were built before 1945 (87%), and the area is popular with singles, 60% of households are one-person. The average household size is just 1.6. It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
Daily shopping is easy: Jumbo and Lidl are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Brede School Annie M.G. Schmidt is a five-minute walk, and OBS Corantijn is about a ten-minute walk. The Vondelpark is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning run or an evening stroll. The area is also packed with restaurants and cafés within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Flexmakelaar.
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About Frederiksstraat 4-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €796,821, but the studio is also 42% smaller than the average home in the area (72 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is D. That means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier, you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for a pre-war building.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
The Vondelparkbuurt-West is predominantly a neighbourhood of singles and young couples, only 16% of households have children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but the area is more suited to those who enjoy a bustling city lifestyle rather than a quiet family suburb.
The listing describes it as a studio, so it is a single open-plan living space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €825,318 | €745,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,057 | – |
| Rent price | €3,733 p/m | €3,750 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €62 p/m | – |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €713,944 | €650,185 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €10,086 | – |
| Rent price | €3,296 p/m | €3,188 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €54 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 | €835,039 | €703,650 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €8,951 | – |
| Rent price | €2,803 p/m | €2,646 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €34 p/m | – |
Frederiksstraat 4-1, Amsterdam
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