John Franklinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 42 m² studio on the Marco Polostraat is a typical Amsterdam starter home, built in 1926 and with an F energy label. The price of €350,000 is on the high side for a studio of this size, especially given the energy performance. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €8,276, and the average floor area of a home here is 58 m². You can compare this with other studios in Amsterdam.
The John Franklinbuurt is a lively, densely populated area in Amsterdam West. With over 10,500 addresses per km², it's one of the most urban parts of the city. The neighbourhood has a young population: nearly half of the residents are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person (720 out of 1,185), and there are relatively few families with children. The area is almost entirely pre-war housing, and all homes are apartments. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. You can read more about the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt.
Daily life here is very convenient. The nearest primary school, Rosa Boekdrukker, is just around the corner, and there are several others within a five-minute walk. For groceries, you have an Albert Heijn on your doorstep, a Dirk a couple of streets away, and an Aldi not much further. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just around the corner, and a restaurant within a few steps. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the urban amenities you'd expect from the capital.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Kolt Makelaardij, Pararius, and Funda.
Details of this home
Marco Polostraat 266-2, Amsterdam
Data from John Franklinbuurt
Data from John Franklinbuurt
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About Marco Polostraat 266-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €350,000 works out to about €8,333 per m², which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €8,276 per m². However, this studio is 42 m², which is 28% smaller than the average home in the area (58 m²). Given the small size and the F energy label, the price is on the high side compared to other homes in the John Franklinbuurt.
An F label indicates poor energy efficiency. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the John Franklinbuurt, most homes for sale have a better energy performance, so this is a point to consider. The exact running costs depend on usage and energy prices.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away. That's about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The station is not named in the listing, but it's likely Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Centraal, both within reasonable distance.
The John Franklinbuurt is a very urban area with a young, single-person population. It's densely built with pre-war apartments. There are plenty of shops, schools, and parks nearby. The area has a residential feel, typical of Amsterdam West.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is just 0.2 km away, so it's on your doorstep. That's great for a quick break or a walk.
At the time of writing, there is only one home for sale in the John Franklinbuurt, which is this studio. In the past, 15 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €503,133 and an average time on the market of 39 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood John Franklinbuurt
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