Van der Helstpleinbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Van Ostadestraat sits in one of Amsterdam's liveliest neighbourhoods. At 40 m² it's compact, but the asking price of €399,000 is 32% below the average asking price in the area, a keen entry point for the Van der Helstpleinbuurt. For context, the average studios in Amsterdam tend to be smaller and pricier per square metre.
The neighbourhood Van der Helstpleinbuurt is a dense, urban pocket of the Nieuwe Pijp. One resident sums it up: "It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood." The area is mostly young adults, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45, and almost all homes are flats. Safety is good, though the resident notes: "Just lock your bike properly."
Your morning bread run is an easy walk: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the 3e Daltonschool Alberdingk Thijm is on your doorstep, and the Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers everything you'd expect from a capital, but the Pijp itself has bakeries, butchers and eateries within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via PUUR* Makelaars Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Van Ostadestraat 286-1, Amsterdam
Very good · 1 resident
It's really a good neighbourhood. It's easily accessible by metro and tram, except at night. There's only 1 bus in the area and that one at 5 in the morning (to Schiphol) is super annoying. Furthermore, it's nicely green with parks and trees in the neighbourhood. There are also many amenities; shops, bakeries, butchers, eateries, really everything. Also, it's very safe, there are occasional burglaries but they are minor and only target shops. Furthermore, no one has been murdered or large drug labs found in years. Just lock your bike properly. The houses are nice and good, but WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Renting here is a nightmare if it's not social housing :/
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About Van Ostadestraat 286-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €399,000 is 32% below the average asking price in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt (€585,179). However, the studio is also 33% smaller than the average home in the area (40 m² vs 60 m²). Given the compact size and the neighbourhood's popularity, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small studio in this part of Amsterdam.
The energy label is D. That's a middling score, not extremely efficient, but not the worst either. Homes built in 1912 (like this one) typically have solid walls and single glazing, so heating costs will be higher than in a modern home. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels: about 24% are A or better, while 32% are D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. The resident review mentions that the area is well served by metro and tram, though night-time public transport is limited.
The resident review describes the area as very safe, with occasional burglaries that mainly target shops. No major incidents have occurred in recent years. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 313, which is moderate for a dense urban area.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, a couple of streets away. The resident review also mentions that the neighbourhood is "nicely green with parks and trees." Sarphatipark is a popular spot within walking distance.
There are 39 homes for sale in the Van der Helstpleinbuurt, with an average asking price of €585,179 and an average size of 60 m². Studios specifically are less common, but this one is priced competitively for its size.
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