Walvisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 28 m² studio on Potvisstraat sits in the Walvisbuurt, a calm residential area in Oostzanerwerf. The home was built in 1991 and has energy label C, so it's reasonably efficient. At €225,000, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in Amsterdam, especially compared to other studios in Amsterdam.
The Walvisbuurt is a quiet, green part of Amsterdam-Noord with mostly single-family homes (88%) and a mix of ages. Around 70% of homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels settled. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood has a low crime rate (53 incidents total) and a park just a couple of streets away. It's a place where you'll see families and older residents going about their day. For more context, see the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt.
Your morning bread run is easy: Lidl is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a five-minute walk. For schools, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and De Bonkelaar primary school is also within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here in the Walvisbuurt you're far enough from the hustle to enjoy some peace.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck.
Details of this home
Potvisstraat 1A, Amsterdam
Data from Walvisbuurt
47 within 5 km
86 within 5 km
About Potvisstraat 1A, Amsterdam
At 28 m², that works out to about €8,036 per m², which is typical for a studio in Amsterdam. The home has energy label C, so running costs should be moderate. Without neighbourhood price comparisons in the data, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not out of line with the market.
The Walvisbuurt is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Noord. It has a low crime rate and a park just a couple of streets away. Most homes are single-family houses, and the area feels suburban despite being within Amsterdam. Public transport connections are limited, the nearest train station is 6.5 km away, so you'll likely rely on a bike or car.
Lidl is just 407 metres away, so you can walk there in about five minutes. Jumbo is 540 metres, and there's also a Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
There are several schools within walking distance. Kolom praktijkcollege Noord (secondary) is 394 metres away, and De Bonkelaar primary school is 453 metres. Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf is 625 metres, and Daltonschool De Poolster is about a ten-minute walk. So if you have children, you have options nearby.
At 28 m², it's compact, typical for a studio. It has an open layout, so privacy is limited. It could work for a couple who don't mind close quarters, but it's really designed for one person. The energy label C means heating costs are reasonable.
The exact distance to the centre isn't stated, but the Walvisbuurt is in Amsterdam-Noord, about 6.5 km from the nearest train station. By bike, you'd be looking at around 20-30 minutes to the centre. Bus connections are available but not detailed in the listing.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt