Minervabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on the Apollolaan sits in one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 192 m² of living space, it is a generous home by any standard. The asking price of €2,395,000 is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €1,658,063, which reflects the size and the energy label A, a rarity in a street where most buildings date from before 1945. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly at the upper end.
Minervabuurt-Noord is a quiet, residential pocket of the Apollobuurt, with tree-lined streets and stately pre-war architecture. The area has a mix of families and older residents, and the average household size is 2.3 people. With 61% owner-occupied homes and a very high address density (6,058 per km²), it feels both urban and settled. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the CBS data shows a low crime rate and excellent access to parks, the nearest park is just a couple of streets away. The Minervabuurt-Noord neighbourhood is known for its quiet, leafy character.
Daily life here is convenient. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner for groceries, and several other supermarkets are within a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools like the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal and Peetersschool are on your doorstep, and secondary schools such as Fons Vitae Lyceum and Gerrit van der Veen College are also close by. The Apollolaan itself is a broad, stately avenue with plane trees, and the neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Amsterdam, which means all city amenities are easily reachable.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Living Real Estate.
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Apollolaan 87C, Amsterdam
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About Apollolaan 87C, Amsterdam
The asking price is 44% above the neighbourhood average of €1,658,063. However, this apartment is also 26% larger than the average (192 m² vs 152 m²) and has an energy label A, which is uncommon in an area where 95% of homes were built before 1945. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €2,717,254, so the price is in line with what buyers have been paying for top-end properties.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 23.5% of homes have label A, while 47.1% have label D or lower. This means heating costs will be relatively low compared to many other pre-war apartments in the area.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Several primary and secondary schools are within walking distance. The 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal and Peetersschool are both about 190 m away. For secondary education, Fons Vitae Lyceum is also 190 m away, and Gerrit van der Veen College is 261 m away.
There are currently 16 apartments for sale in Minervabuurt-Noord, with prices ranging from €690,000 to €3,180,000. The median asking price is €1,575,000, so this apartment is at the higher end of the market.
The neighbourhood recorded 153 total crimes, which is relatively low for a dense urban area. The area feels safe and is popular with families and professionals.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The apartment is on the Apollolaan, a tree-lined avenue, and the nearest park is just 0.1 km away, so outdoor space is nearby even if not private.
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