Puntenburg, Amersfoort
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Amsterdamseweg sits in a lively part of Amersfoort, with the city centre just a short walk away. The home is energy-efficient (label A) and was built in 2010, so it's well-insulated and comfortable. At €1,660 per month, the rent is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €1,498, but the 97 m² floor area is 31% larger than the typical rental in the area. For context, apartments in Amersfoort vary widely in price and size.
Puntenburg is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a very high address density (3,330 addresses per km²). It's home to around 1,850 people, mostly young adults aged 25-45, and many live alone (480 one-person households). The area has a mix of housing, with only 12% single-family homes and 36% owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Puntenburg is part of the Soesterkwartier district.
For daily groceries, you have a Dirk and an Aldi just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kubus (a five-minute walk) and Basisschool Sint Joris (about ten minutes). The municipality Amersfoort offers a wide range of amenities, with a restaurant and a library also nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vesteda.
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Amsterdamseweg 8B, Amersfoort
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About Amsterdamseweg 8B, Amersfoort
The rent is €1,660 per month, which is above the neighbourhood average of €1,498 and the median of €1,450. However, the apartment is larger than most rentals in Puntenburg: 97 m² versus an average of 74 m². The energy label A also means lower utility costs. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and efficiency.
Puntenburg is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles, with many one-person households. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, but only 12% are single-family homes. There are no resident reviews available, but the area is well-connected and close to the city centre.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Amersfoort Central station offers connections to major cities.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Dirk and Aldi are just 198 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping in a couple of minutes. Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are also close, at 368 and 385 metres respectively.
Yes, the apartment has an energy label A, which means it's very efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. The property was built in 2010, so it has modern insulation and installations.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kubus is 450 metres away, and Basisschool Sint Joris is 641 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.5 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Puntenburg