Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2010-built terraced house on Annie Boshof 6 sits in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a neighbourhood of islands in Amsterdam. With 141 m² of living space and an A energy label, it's an efficient and well-insulated home. The asking price of €850,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834, making it a keen option compared to other terraced houses in Amsterdam.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt has a mixed reputation based on five reviews. One resident who lived here for 12 years highlights good connections and amenities but warns of structural low-frequency noise from shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, especially at night. Another finds the area 'inaccessible and little to do', calling the Theo van Gogh park 'ugly and not cosy'. A third simply says 'very boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds.' The neighbourhood is mostly families (over 1,200 households with children) and has a high proportion of modern homes.
For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary school Laterna Magica is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova for secondary education is also within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers good public transport connections, including trams and a ferry, though the nearest train station is 6 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hallie & Van Klooster Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Annie Boshof 6, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
I lived here for about 12 years. The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby. For me, however, there was one major drawback: structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. If you are sensitive to that, it can be very burdensome. In my case, it was clearly noticeable indoors, especially at night. Neighbours said they slept with earplugs and extra insulation offered limited to no solution. The municipality took measurements at the time and acknowledged that the noise was significant, but indicated they could do little or nothing about it because the source fell outside their direct authority. My honest advice: visit this neighbourhood not only during the day, but also in the evening and at night, and pay specific attention to low-frequency humming or vibrations. For people sensitive to noise, I would personally strongly advise against this location.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere are no good places to be outside. The Theo van Gogh park is ugly and not cosy. No nice benches in spots and no things like a gym (chain), coffeeshop or late-night snack bar or the like.
Auto-translated to English by AIvery boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots.
Auto-translated to English by AIMany speed bumps, few public transport options.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is generally quite nice and safe, but there are a few neighbours who can be extremely rude and threatening, and that is very disappointing.
Auto-translated to English by AIThere is neighbourhood prevention, street coaches, etc., the streets are relatively clean, there are some parks and from my house some nature area(-like) is accessible. There are water pumps, playgrounds, rubbish bins. Houses are expensive and there is little public transport, the bridges are annoying.
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About Annie Boshof 6, Amsterdam
The asking price of €850,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Theo van Goghparkbuurt (€1,015,834). The median asking price is even higher at €1,037,500. Given the 141 m² floor area and A energy label, this home is priced keenly compared to other properties currently on the market in the neighbourhood.
The home has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, 63% of homes have label A and 37% have label A+, so this home is in line with the modern, efficient housing stock in the area.
The Theo van Goghparkbuurt has a family-friendly profile: over 1,200 households have children, and the average household size is 2.6 people. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Laterna Magica and De Schatkaart. However, some residents find the area boring and lacking in nice playgrounds or seating spots.
Based on reviews, the main drawbacks are noise pollution from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal (a low-frequency hum noticeable indoors, especially at night) and a lack of attractive outdoor spaces or amenities like cosy parks, gyms, or late-night snack bars. One resident advises visiting in the evening to check for noise.
The nearest train station is 6 km away. However, the neighbourhood has good tram and bus connections, as well as a ferry, so you can reach Amsterdam city centre without a car.
The closest supermarket is Dekamarkt, just 539 metres away. Other options within a short distance include Lidl, AH XL, Albert Heijn, and Vomar, all within about 2 km.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot size is 133 m², but that does not necessarily mean there is a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt
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