Theo van Goghparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis spacious end-of-terrace house on Jan Vrijmanstraat sits in the quiet Theo van Goghparkbuurt on IJburg, a modern island district of Amsterdam. Built in 2017, it offers 173 m² of living space over three floors, with an energy label A, so it's well insulated and efficient to run. The asking price of €1,100,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of around €1,015,834, but the home is larger than typical for the area. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt is a relatively young neighbourhood, 63% of homes were built after 2010, and it's home to many families. Based on five reviews, opinions are divided. One resident who lived here for 12 years says: "The neighbourhood has clear advantages: good connections by tram, bus and ferry/boat, plenty of supermarkets, gyms and practical amenities nearby." But they also warn about "structural low-frequency noise, demonstrably coming from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal." Another resident finds it "very boring. no nice areas or interesting playgrounds. also no nice seating spots." So while the area is practical, it may not suit everyone.
For daily shopping, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and there's an Albert Heijn XL a ten-minute walk away. 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 extensive amenities across the city, but on IJburg itself you'll find a park and a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. The nearest train station is 6 km away, so you'll rely on tram, bus or ferry to reach the city centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Nieuw Amsterdams Huys. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Jan Vrijmanstraat 208, 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 Jan Vrijmanstraat 208, Amsterdam
The asking price is €1,100,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €1,015,834 and the median of €1,037,500. However, this home is larger than average (173 m² vs 159 m²) and has an A energy label. In the past year, 83 homes sold in the area at an average of €860,096, so the market is active. Whether it's fair depends on how you value the extra space and modern build.
Theo van Goghparkbuurt has many families, about 1,255 households with children out of 2,285 total. The average household size is 2.6, and 33% of homes are single-family houses. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a park is just 0.2 km away. However, some residents find the area boring and lacking in playgrounds or nice seating spots.
The home has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, 63% of homes have label A and 37% have label A+. So this home is in line with the best-performing homes in the area. You can expect low heating costs and good insulation.
The nearest train station is 6 km away, so commuting by train is not convenient. However, the neighbourhood has good tram, bus and ferry connections, as noted by residents. The area is well served by local public transport, but for longer journeys you may need to combine modes.
Some residents report structural low-frequency noise from commercial shipping on the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, which can be noticeable indoors, especially at night. The municipality acknowledged the noise but said they could do little about it. If you are sensitive to noise, it's worth visiting in the evening to check.
The Dekamarkt is just 0.7 km away for daily groceries, and there's an Albert Heijn XL about 1.6 km away. A restaurant is 0.5 km from the home, and a park is 0.2 km away. For more extensive shopping, you can reach the city centre by tram or ferry.
The home was built in 2017, so it's relatively new. With an energy label A, it is well insulated and modern. The construction is likely in good condition, and you won't need to worry about major renovations soon.
The plot size is 144 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Theo van Goghparkbuurt
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