Walvisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Potvisstraat 1B sits in the Walvisbuurt, a quiet residential corner of Amsterdam-Noord. At 25 m² it's a snug space, but the price of €200,000 is keen compared to other studios in Amsterdam. The building dates from 1991 and has energy label C, so heating costs should be manageable.
The Walvisbuurt is a predominantly residential area with a high proportion of families, 88% of homes are single-family houses. It's a moderately urban setting (density 1780 addresses per km²), so it feels calm without being remote. The neighbourhood Walvisbuurt has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, and a supermarket, GP and primary school are all within a five-minute walk.
For groceries, you have a Lidl just around the corner and a Jumbo a five-minute walk away. There are several primary schools nearby, including De Bonkelaar and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and transport links you'd expect, though the nearest train station is 6.5 km away, better for cycling or bus connections.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Potvisstraat 1B, Amsterdam
Data from Walvisbuurt
47 within 5 km
86 within 5 km
About Potvisstraat 1B, Amsterdam
At €200,000, this studio works out at €8,000 per m². That's on the keen side for a studio in Amsterdam, especially in a quiet neighbourhood like Walvisbuurt. The energy label C and 1991 build mean you won't face sky-high bills, which adds to the value.
The Walvisbuurt is a calm, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly single-family homes. It's moderately urban, not too busy, but with shops and schools within walking distance. There's a park nearby, and the area feels safe (53 crimes recorded in the latest data).
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl at 407 metres, just around the corner. A Jumbo is 540 metres away, and a Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are within 900 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Bonkelaar (453 m) and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf (625 m). For secondary education, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord is 394 m away. The area has 86 schools within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 6.5 km away, so it's not ideal for direct rail connections. However, Amsterdam-Noord has good bus and ferry links to the city centre. The neighbourhood's address density (1780 per km²) suggests decent local bus services.
Energy label C means the home is reasonably efficient, not the best, but far from the worst. You can expect moderate heating costs. The building is from 1991, so it likely has some insulation, but not the latest standards.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Walvisbuurt
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