Burgwallen-Oost, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Gordijnensteeg sits in the lively Burgwallen-Oost neighbourhood, right in the historic centre. At 42 m² it's compact but efficient, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €917,455, partly because studios are smaller and more affordable than the typical home here. For more context, see other studios in Amsterdam.
Burgwallen-Oost is the beating core of Amsterdam, with a very high density of 7,670 addresses per km². Most residents live alone (820 of 1,675 inhabitants), and the average household size is just 1.4. It's a young area, nearly half the population is between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its historic canals, busy streets and constant flow of visitors. The neighbourhood Burgwallen-Oost has a mix of old and new, with 80% of homes built before 1945.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR and Dirk also a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: St. Antoniusschool and De Witte Olifant. The nearest secondary school is Vinse School, about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital city, restaurants, museums and public transport are all close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Lankhorst Makelaars.
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Gordijnensteeg 5, Amsterdam
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About Gordijnensteeg 5, Amsterdam
The asking price of €395,000 is 57% below the average asking price in Burgwallen-Oost (€917,455), but that average includes much larger homes. The median price in the neighbourhood is €737,500. Given the compact 42 m² size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this area.
This studio has energy label A, which is very efficient. Only 15% of homes in Burgwallen-Oost have label A, and 5% have A+. With label A you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes in the area, where 60% have label D or lower.
The floor area is 42 m², which is 52% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 88 m². The exact layout is not described in the listing, but as a studio it typically combines living, sleeping and kitchen in one open space, with a separate bathroom.
Burgwallen-Oost is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young singles and couples, 820 of the 1,675 residents live alone. The area has many restaurants, shops and historic sights. Crime figures are relatively high (751 total incidents), which is typical for a city centre.
Albert Heijn is just 49 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in under a minute. SPAR is 185 metres and Dirk is 292 metres, giving you several options within a short walk.
The nearest primary school is St. Antoniusschool at 184 metres, followed by De Witte Olifant at 470 metres. For secondary education, Vinse School is about 1.1 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct connections to other parts of the city and beyond.
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