Gein 2, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Werkendamstraat sits in the quiet, green Gein 2 neighbourhood in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. At €250,000, it's the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the area and 23% below the average asking price of €325,667, a keen entry point for a compact home. For context, studios in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one offers a practical 43 m² with an energy label B.
Gein 2 is a residential area with mostly flats (no single-family homes here) and a mix of households: about a quarter are families with children, and a third are singles. The streets are lined with green spaces, a park or garden is just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the neighbourhood feels calm and well-maintained. The neighbourhood Gein 2 has a strong urban feel (over 2,500 addresses per km²) yet retains a village-like peace.
Your daily routine is easy: Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and another Jumbo and a Vomar are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Montessorischool de Regenboog is a five-minute walk, and IKC Knotwilg is also close by. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here in Gein 2 you're away from the busiest parts.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including van der Linden Groep, Pararius and Funda.
Details of this home
Werkendamstraat 45, Amsterdam
Data from Gein 2
Data from Gein 2
26 within 5 km
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About Werkendamstraat 45, Amsterdam
Yes, it's priced keenly. At €250,000 it's the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in Gein 2 and 23% below the average asking price of €325,667 in the neighbourhood. The floor area of 43 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 73 m², which partly explains the lower price. Given the energy label B and the quiet location, it represents good value for a compact Amsterdam home.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 20% of homes have label B and 80% have label C, so this home is above average in energy performance.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride.
There are several schools within walking distance. Montessorischool de Regenboog (primary) is 204 m away, IKC Knotwilg (primary) is 324 m, and Ir. Lely Lyceum (secondary) is 496 m. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk.
Gein 2 recorded 73 total crimes in the latest data, which for a neighbourhood of about 1,645 residents is moderate. The area feels quiet and residential, with a park just around the corner.
The average price per m² for homes currently for sale in Gein 2 is €4,453. This studio, at €250,000 for 43 m², works out to about €5,814 per m², higher than the average because smaller homes often have a higher per-m² price.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Gein 2