Willibrordusbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Rustenburgerstraat is a true Amsterdam starter home. At 32 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and classic 1910 proportions give it a surprisingly airy feel. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for a building of its age. At €385,000, it's the cheapest of the 37 homes currently for sale in the Willibrordusbuurt and sits 40% below the neighbourhood average asking price, a keen entry point for anyone wanting to live in this part of town. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
The Willibrordusbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of the Nieuwe Pijp with over 11,600 addresses per km², very strongly urban. It's a mix of students, young professionals and older residents; nearly half the households are single-person. Two residents sum it up: one says "Sometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok," while another calls it "a nice, safe neighbourhood, beautiful buildings and it's central." The neighbourhood Willibrordusbuurt has a lively, no-nonsense feel, not polished, but full of life.
Your morning bread run is an easy one: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, Lidl is a couple of streets away. School runs are short too, the 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm (primary) is a five-minute walk, and IVKO secondary school is just around the corner. The municipality Amsterdam keeps the streets clean and the area well-served, with a GP and a park both within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Fransen & Kroes Makelaars Amsterdam.
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Rustenburgerstraat 73-3, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Sometimes nice, sometimes a lot of poverty, sometimes chaotic, sometimes ok.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a nice, safe neighbourhood, beautiful buildings and it's central.
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About Rustenburgerstraat 73-3, Amsterdam
At €385,000, this is the cheapest home for sale in the Willibrordusbuurt right now. The neighbourhood average asking price is €638,318, so this studio sits 40% below that. However, it's also 32 m², which is 52% smaller than the average home in the area. Given the compact size and central location, the price reflects the trade-off between affordability and space.
Homes in the Willibrordusbuurt sell in an average of 20 days, which is relatively fast. This suggests demand is healthy. For a studio at the lower end of the market, you can expect interest from first-time buyers and investors alike.
Energy label C is decent for a home built in 1910. It means the property has some insulation and double glazing in places, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. Heating costs will be moderate, expect to pay attention to draught-proofing in winter. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: 36% are A, 13% B, 28% C, and 18% D or lower.
The Willibrordusbuurt recorded 161 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a very urban area. One resident describes it as "a nice, safe neighbourhood," while another notes it can be "chaotic" at times. It's a typical inner-city mix, lively and generally safe, but with the occasional nuisance that comes with density.
The nearest train station is 1.8 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's typical for this part of Amsterdam, where trams and bikes are the main modes of transport.
Yes, the nearest park or public garden is 0.5 km away, a five-minute walk. The area is dense, but green space is within easy reach for a stroll or a break from the city bustle.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Willibrordusbuurt