Da Costabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Potgieterstraat is a typical Amsterdam pied-à-terre: a single room with a separate kitchen and bathroom, all within 39 m². The building dates from 1890 and has energy label B, so heating costs should be manageable. At €425,000, the asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €707,000, a keen entry point for a studio in Amsterdam.
The Da Costabuurt-Noord neighbourhood is part of the popular Da Costabuurt district, just west of the city centre. With an address density of over 12,000 per km², it is intensely urban. Most homes are pre-war apartments, and the area is dominated by single-person households (average household size 1.6). There are no neighbourhood reviews available for this street, but the figures show a young population: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, Vomar is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is also within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: OBS Leonardo da Vinci is a five-minute walk and Daltonschool De Waterkant is just beyond that. Secondary school Huygens College is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all city amenities, parks, libraries, restaurants, are easily accessible.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VVA Amsterdam and Amstelland Makelaars. The main agent is VVA Amsterdam.
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Potgieterstraat 63-4, Amsterdam
Data from Da Costabuurt-Noord
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About Potgieterstraat 63-4, Amsterdam
The asking price of €425,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €707,000, but the studio is also 46% smaller than the average home in Da Costabuurt-Noord (72 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you would expect for a studio in this area.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient for a property built in 1890. You can expect reasonable heating costs, though the exact amount depends on usage. In the neighbourhood, about 30% of homes have label B, while 27% have a lower label (D or worse).
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
Daily shopping is very convenient. Dirk is just 118 m away, Vomar at 197 m, and Albert Heijn at 226 m. There are also several other supermarkets within a short walk. Restaurants are even closer, at 0.1 km.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: OBS Leonardo da Vinci (383 m), Daltonschool De Waterkant (414 m), and Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer (579 m). For secondary education, Huygens College is 455 m away.
Currently, 37 homes are for sale in Da Costabuurt-Noord, with prices ranging from €310,000 to €1,369,000. The average price per m² is €10,166, so this studio at €10,897 per m² is slightly above average per square metre.
In the most recent data, 457 crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. That is a relatively high number for a central urban area, but it is typical for a dense city district. Specific types of crime are not detailed in the data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Da Costabuurt-Noord