Ed Pelsterparkbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis is a home that feels generous from the moment you step inside. With 174 m² of living space spread over three floors, there's room for everyone, and the 130 m² plot gives you a private garden, a rare find on IJburg. The asking price of €895,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but you're getting a lot more square metres than most homes in the area. For context, terraced houses in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and energy efficiency.
Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is part of IJburg-West, a planned neighbourhood built mostly between 1990 and 2010. It's a leafy, orderly area with wide streets and water views. One resident describes it as "heavenly wide, not far from the bustling centre, with a good tram connection to Central Station," but also notes that "winters are very isolated" and that the neighbourhood "is for the orderly, commuting person who longs for their own bubble when they come home." Another resident simply calls it "great neighbourhood! Lots of memories and people I know." The area is popular with families, over half of households have children, and the average income is above the city norm. You can read more about the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt.
For your morning bread run, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: SBO Het Spectrum is on your doorstep, and Willibrordschool is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a friendly police station, and the snack bar around the corner is a local hub. The municipality Amsterdam offers plenty of parks and green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Kolt Makelaardij. The asking price is €895,000, and the property has an A energy label, so heating costs should be low.
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Maria Austriastraat 654, 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 Maria Austriastraat 654, Amsterdam
The asking price is 15% above the neighbourhood average of €775,241, but this home is also 35% larger than the average (174 m² vs 129 m²). Given the size, energy label A, and private garden, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a home of this quality in Ed Pelsterparkbuurt.
Ed Pelsterparkbuurt is a quiet, family-oriented area on IJburg with wide streets and plenty of water. It's well connected by tram to the centre, but some residents find it isolated in winter. The mix of cultures is seen as a plus, though community interaction could be stronger. The police station is approachable, and the snack bar is a local meeting point.
The home has an energy label A, which means it's very efficient. You can expect low energy bills compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 40.6% of homes have label A+ and 59.4% have label A, so this home is among the most efficient in the area.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: SBO Het Spectrum is 83 m away, Willibrordschool is 418 m, and De Poseidon and Basisschool de Archipel are both about 562 m. For secondary education, Montessori Lyceum Terra Nova is 512 m away.
Albert Heijn is 674 m away, Dekamarkt is 693 m, and Vomar is 849 m. All are within a ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is convenient.
Yes, the home has a private garden. The plot size is 130 m², which is generous for a terraced house on IJburg.
The neighbourhood has a good tram connection to Central Station. The nearest train station is 6.3 km away, so for train travel you'd need to take a tram or bus to Amsterdam Centraal or Diemen.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Ed Pelsterparkbuurt
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