Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Woestduinstraat sits in a lively part of Amsterdam, with the city's energy right on your doorstep. At 44 m² it's a compact home, but the high ceilings and classic 1933 architecture give it a sense of space. The asking price of €425,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €641,909, which makes it a keen entry point into the Amsterdam market, especially given that studios in Amsterdam tend to command a premium per square metre.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a dense, urban pocket with a young population, over half the residents are between 25 and 45. It's a neighbourhood of mostly single-person households (795 out of 1,469 homes), and the streets are busy with a mix of students, young professionals and families. The area has a high address density (6,865 per km²), so you're never far from a café or a shop. The Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.1 km away.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Dirk and another Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Tobiasschool (special primary) is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum De Leertuin (primary) is a five-minute walk. The area is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, so you have the full range of city amenities, restaurants, parks and libraries, within easy reach.
At present the studio is listed through two channels, including TWM Makelaardij Amsterdam. The energy label is D, which is common for a 1933 building, expect higher heating costs than a modern home, but the price reflects that.
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Woestduinstraat 152-1, Amsterdam
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About Woestduinstraat 152-1, Amsterdam
The asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €641,909, but the studio is also 34% smaller than the average home in the area (67 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact studio in this part of Amsterdam. Given the limited supply of studios in the neighbourhood, it's a market-rate price.
The energy label is D. In a neighbourhood where 24.2% of homes have a label D or lower, this is typical for a building from 1933. A D label means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. The majority of homes for sale in the area have a better label (C or above).
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bus ride.
Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West is a very urban area with a young population, over half of residents are between 25 and 45. It's a mix of singles and couples, with few children. The area has a high crime rate (142 total offences), but it's also lively with many amenities nearby. The housing stock is entirely pre-war apartments, so the streets have a classic Amsterdam feel.
At 44 m², this studio is 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 67 m². Studios are typically compact, so this is in line with expectations for a one-room apartment. The average price per square metre in the area is €9,796, which gives you a benchmark for value.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Tobiasschool (special primary) is just 62 m away, and Kindcentrum De Leertuin (primary) is 535 m. For secondary education, the Tobiasschool VMBO is 95 m away. The area has a total of 181 schools within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
In the neighbourhood, sold homes took an average of 39 days to sell. That's a fairly typical timeframe for Amsterdam, not exceptionally fast, but not slow either. The current listing has been on the market for an unspecified time, but the price is competitive.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Aalsmeerwegbuurt-West