Zaagpoortbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Westerkade is a small but efficient home in one of Amsterdam's most iconic neighbourhoods. At 25 m² it is compact, but the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. With a price of €275,000, it is 45% below the average asking price in the Zaagpoortbuurt, which makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam housing market. For context, the neighbourhood has only six homes for sale at the moment, and the average price per m² is €8,817. If you are looking for studios in Amsterdam, this is one of the more affordable options.
The Zaagpoortbuurt is a small residential area within the Jordaan, with just under 1,000 residents. It is a very urban spot, the address density is over 12,000 per km², yet the streets feel calm compared to the busier parts of the centre. Most homes are flats, and the population is largely single: 585 one-person households out of 750. There are few children, so the vibe is more adult and professional. The neighbourhood Zaagpoortbuurt has a mix of ages, with the largest group between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on the data.
Your morning bread run is easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Theo Thijssenschool (primary) is 222 metres away, and Het Cartesius Lyceum (secondary) is 211 metres, both a short stroll. The municipality Amsterdam offers all the cultural and leisure options you would expect, from restaurants to a park. The central station is 2.5 km away, so you are well connected but not on top of the tourist crowds.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including P&P Vastgoed Makelaars B.V. and Funda. The price and details are as published by the agent.
Details of this home
Westerkade 10-3L, Amsterdam
Data from Zaagpoortbuurt
Data from Zaagpoortbuurt
152 within 5 km
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About Westerkade 10-3L, Amsterdam
The asking price is 45% below the average asking price in the Zaagpoortbuurt (€499,833) and also below the average per m² (€8,817). However, the home is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 57 m². Given the compact size and the fact that only six homes are for sale in the area, the price is keen for a studio in this location.
The energy label is B, which is good for a home built in 1993. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 16.7% of homes have label B, while 50% have label C and 33.3% have D or lower.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away. That is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The Zaagpoortbuurt recorded 74 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 945, that is a rate of about 78 per 1,000 residents. It is a central urban area, so some crime is expected, but it is not unusually high for Amsterdam.
Yes, there are several supermarkets within a five-minute walk. The closest is Dirk at 319 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 365 metres. Another Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are also within 500 metres, so daily shopping is very convenient.
There are two schools within a couple of streets away: Het Cartesius Lyceum (secondary, 211 metres) and Theo Thijssenschool (primary, 222 metres). A second primary school, Basisschool Dr. Rijk Kramer, is 365 metres away.
At the time of writing, there are only six homes for sale in the Zaagpoortbuurt. The average asking price is €499,833, and the average size is 57 m². This studio is significantly smaller and cheaper than the average.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Zaagpoortbuurt