Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis Bert Haanstrakade home feels like a breath of fresh air, a modern terraced house built in 2017 with an A+++ energy label, so it's super efficient and future-proof. At €1,100,000, it's priced 42% above the neighbourhood average of €775,241, which puts it on the high side, but you're paying for a newer, larger home in a sought-after part of town. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely, and this one stands out for its size and specs.
The neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a curious mix, according to residents. One resident describes it as "heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station," but notes that "winters are very isolated" and the streets are "straight-laced grey." Another simply calls it "like home", a place where they grew up and feel connected. The neighbourhood is strongly urban (2,159 addresses per km²) and mostly families with children (1,175 households). It's a place for those who value peace and their own space, though some miss a stronger sense of community.
For your daily bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: SBO Het Spectrum and Daltonschool Neptunus are both within a five-minute walk. The municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of green space and water nearby, the park is a ten-minute walk, and the water in summer makes up for a lot, as one resident says. A restaurant and library are also on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vondel Makelaars.
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Bert Haanstrakade 256, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station. But other neighbourhoods always require multiple transfers, even adjacent ones. Connection within the neighbourhood and with other neighbourhoods and the city itself is what I miss most. The water in summer makes up for a lot of that, but winters are very isolated. Although the streets themselves are Dutch-regulated straight-laced grey, nature is all around the streets. I prefer to be there, and people are friendlier there, than on the street itself. Green spaces and human interaction do something to a person. Many cultures live side by side (plus point!), but unfortunately they don't mix to form a new culture. The snack bar around the corner is the best community centre. Just like nature here, really. Everything is arranged side by side, not organically. The neighbourhood is for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home. A lot of waste and food is left on the street (also cleaned up by the municipality), which in my view is linked to a lack of community building/neighbourly care, more self-interest and less interest in neighbourhood interactions. The police station in the neighbourhood is very friendly and easily approachable. That gives a pleasant sense of safety.
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up here, great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know. Been through a lot.
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell my experience is more that there are sometimes conflicts with the neighbours but that mainly concerns the block itself. Sometimes we manage to sort it out but often it's also a few who make decisions, which could always be different in my opinion. Overall it is a safe neighbourhood. Where you can certainly have a laugh. There are lots of playgrounds for children which is very safe.
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About Bert Haanstrakade 256, Amsterdam
The asking price is 42% above the neighbourhood average of €775,241, which is high. However, this is a larger-than-average home (152 m² vs 129 m² average) and built in 2017 with an A+++ label, so you're paying a premium for modern comfort and efficiency. The maximum asking price in the area is €1,650,000, so it's not the most expensive.
Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a strongly urban area on IJburg with a mix of cultures and many families. Residents appreciate the wide streets, tram connection, and nearby water, but some find winters isolating and the street scene a bit grey. The police station is friendly and approachable, adding to a sense of safety.
The home has an A+++ energy label, which is the highest possible rating. This means very low energy costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have an A+ label and 59.4% have an A label, so this home outperforms almost all others.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool Neptunus (458 m), Willibrordschool (602 m), and De Zuiderzee (798 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 km away. The area has 60 schools within 5 km.
The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, there is a good tram connection to Central Station, as noted by residents.
The plot size is 117 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
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