Boekenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Camera Obscuralaan sits in a quiet, book-named street in the Boekenbuurt neighbourhood. At €400,000, the asking price is 50% below the neighbourhood average of €798,800, which makes it a keen entry point into the area, especially given that the floor area (73 m²) is 40% smaller than the local average of 121 m². For context, apartments in Amstelveen tend to be larger and pricier, so this one stands out as a more compact, budget-friendly option.
The Boekenbuurt neighbourhood is a residential area with a mix of ages: about a third of homes were built between 1945 and 1970, and another third between 1970 and 1990. The population is diverse, roughly 3,080 residents, with a notable share of people aged 65 and over (29%) and a fair number of singles (24%). The area feels urban (address density 2,828 per km²) yet has a park or public garden just 100 metres away. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics.
Daily errands are easy: a Lidl and a Vomar are both just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For families, primary schools are close, Brede School Omnibus is a couple of streets away, and Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo is about a ten-minute walk. Secondary school Futuris is also just around the corner. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station five kilometres away. The municipality of Amstelveen offers a full range of amenities, from restaurants to libraries.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Lunshof Makelaardij Amstelveen.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Camera Obscuralaan 276, Amstelveen
The asking price of €400,000 is 50% below the neighbourhood average of €798,800, but the apartment is also 40% smaller than the local average (73 m² vs 121 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that the cheapest home in the area recently sold for €325,000, the price seems keen for a buyer looking for a smaller home in this sought-after part of Amstelveen.
Energy label F is one of the least efficient labels, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. The label is an official registration (EP-Online) and does not necessarily indicate poor insulation, it could be due to the heating system or ventilation. In the neighbourhood, about 32% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area.
The nearest train station is 5 km away, so commuting by train requires a bus or bike ride. For daily travel within Amstelveen, cycling is common.
The Boekenbuurt has a mix of households: about 26% are families with children, 28% are couples without children, and 48% are singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Brede School Omnibus (177 m) and Montessori Kindcentrum Mio Mondo (937 m). The area has a park just 100 metres away, which is great for children.
There are 15 apartments and houses for sale in the Boekenbuurt at the moment. The average time on the market for sold homes is 41 days, which suggests a fairly active market. The price range is wide: from €325,000 to €2,200,000, so this apartment is at the lower end.
The building was constructed in 1966, but the listing does not provide details about its current condition. The energy label F may indicate that the heating system or insulation is not up to modern standards, but without a technical inspection, it is impossible to say more. The year of construction alone does not reveal maintenance history.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €628,313 | €512,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,120 | – |
| Rent price | €1,476 p/m | €1,423 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AII think it's a very nice neighbourhood, a relaxed, quiet atmosphere
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €773,766 | €641,638 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,994 | – |
| Rent price | €2,642 p/m | €2,663 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
I have never had any problems in the neighbourhood and hardly any nuisance.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in with all amenities nearby and pleasant people
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in with cosy, friendly people and all amenities nearby!!!
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Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood to live in. Pleasant people, all amenities nearby such as shopping centre and bus station.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, friendly people and many amenities nearby
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood with nice people and all amenities nearby
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €850,637 | €709,115 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,457 | – |
| Rent price | €2,989 p/m | €2,814 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Camera Obscuralaan 276, Amstelveen
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