Louis Couperusbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Herman Poortstraat sits in the Louis Couperusbuurt, a green pocket of Slotermeer-Zuidoost. With 67 m² of living space and a 93 m² plot, it offers a compact but practical layout. The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient. At €3,250 per month, the price is exactly in line with the only other rental in the neighbourhood, no bargain, but fair for the market. For context, that's what you'd typically pay for a terraced houses in Amsterdam of this size.
The Louis Couperusbuurt is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of cultures and many young residents. One resident describes it as "a beautiful nature area with trees in courtyards close to the city" and notes it's "safe" with "lots of green, peace and environmentally friendly for singles." Another is less enthusiastic, saying "the neighbourhood coaches do nothing, the parents do nothing. Children are rude." Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. The area is densely populated (over 4,900 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with only 11% single-family homes. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Louis Couperusbuurt.
Your daily routine is well catered for. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: Spring High secondary school is on your doorstep, and MUNDUS College Amsterdam is a five-minute walk. For primary education, Pro Rege Noorderhof is a couple of streets away. The municipality Amsterdam provides all the usual city amenities, with a park or public garden a five-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Executive Home Rentals (EHR).
Details of this home
Herman Poortstraat 5, Amsterdam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
A safe area where incidents are avoided, a neighbourhood that is healthy and cheap to live in for starters. Lots of green, peace and environmentally friendly for singles. You can park your car in front of the door. The residents are from different cultures, many young people. It gives peace and enjoyment.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood coaches do nothing, the parents do nothing. Children are rude.
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About Herman Poortstraat 5, Amsterdam
Yes, it's exactly in line with the market. The only other rental in the Louis Couperusbuurt is also listed at €3,250, and the average price per m² for rentals in the neighbourhood is €48.51, which matches this home's €48.51/m². So you're paying the going rate.
The Louis Couperusbuurt is a green, quiet area with a diverse population and many young people. One resident calls it 'a beautiful nature area with trees in courtyards close to the city' and praises its safety and peace. Another says it 'could be better' due to issues with children's behaviour. It's a very urban area with over 4,900 addresses per km².
The nearest train station is 3 km away. That's about a ten-minute cycle or a short bus ride. The area is well connected by bus and tram, but for direct train travel you'll need to head to a station like Amsterdam Sloterdijk or Amsterdam Lelylaan.
There are several schools within walking distance. Spring High secondary school is just 114 m away, and MUNDUS College Amsterdam is 324 m away. For primary education, Pro Rege Noorderhof is 502 m away, and Al Wafa is 570 m away. So children can easily walk or cycle to school.
Albert Heijn is 723 m away, Jumbo is 899 m, and Dekamarkt is 910 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre, including another Albert Heijn and Dirk.
The house has an energy label B, which is good. It means the home is reasonably efficient, so you won't face excessively high energy bills. However, it's not the most modern standard, so some heating costs are still to be expected.
The plot is 93 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
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