Walvisbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Narwalstraat sits in the Walvisbuurt, a calm residential corner of Amsterdam-Noord. With 105 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and ready to move into. The asking price of €499,000 is in line with the market for terraced houses in Amsterdam.
The Walvisbuurt is a quiet, green neighbourhood with mostly families. 88% of homes are single-family houses, and 70% are owner-occupied. The streets are safe, with only 53 reported crimes in the area. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, and the neighbourhood has a strong community feel. No resident reviews are available for this area.
For your daily shopping, Lidl is on your doorstep, and Dekamarkt is just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are a five-minute walk away. Primary school De Bonkelaar is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf is also nearby. For secondary education, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord is within walking distance. The municipality Amsterdam offers all city amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord.
Details of this home
Narwalstraat 7, Amsterdam
Data from Walvisbuurt
42 within 5 km
84 within 5 km
About Narwalstraat 7, Amsterdam
The price of €499,000 is in line with the market for a mid-terrace house of 105 m² with an A energy label in the Walvisbuurt. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, which supports stable values. Without specific market data for the buurt, it is hard to say if it is a bargain, but it is not overpriced compared to similar homes in Amsterdam.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good indoor climate. The house was built in 1992, so it likely has good insulation and double glazing. This label is among the best you can get for a home of this age.
The nearest train station is 6.5 km away. That is a bit far for a daily commute by train, but the area is well served by buses and trams. Amsterdam Central Station is about 20 minutes by public transport from the neighbourhood.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: De Bonkelaar (199 m), Montessori Kindcentrum Oostzanerwerf (366 m), and IKC Tuindorp (918 m). For secondary education, Kolom praktijkcollege Noord is 681 m away. The area has 84 schools within 5 km, so plenty of choice.
The Walvisbuurt is a quiet neighbourhood with only 53 reported crimes in the latest data. That is low for an urban area. The streets feel safe, and many families live here. The park nearby adds to the peaceful atmosphere.
Lidl is just 99 metres away, so you can walk there in a minute. Dekamarkt is 497 metres, and Albert Heijn and Jumbo are within 800 metres. For daily groceries, you have everything you need on your doorstep.
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