Johannes Vermeerbuurt, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans van Mierisstraat sits in the heart of the Museum Quarter, a neighbourhood known for its grand 19th-century architecture and cultural buzz. At 186 m², it's a spacious home by city standards, though the asking price of €1,800,000 is 47% below the neighbourhood average of €3,391,667, a keen price for this area. The property is an apartment, and compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, it offers generous proportions in a location.
The Johannes Vermeerbuurt is a quiet, leafy pocket within the Museumkwartier, with wide streets and stately buildings. It's a sought-after area for its mix of culture, green spaces and high-end shops. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, address density is very high at 8,948 addresses per km², yet it remains calm. Most homes are pre-war, and the area is popular with professionals and families. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the area is well-regarded for its quality of life. For more context, see the Johannes Vermeerbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life here revolves around the Museumplein and the P.C. Hooftstraat. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Coop and Jumbo a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Sweelinck College and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam are within a five-minute walk, and primary schools like Hildebrand Van Loonschool are a ten-minute walk. The Vondelpark is on your doorstep, perfect for a morning run or afternoon stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Fransen & Kroes Makelaars.
Details of this home
Frans van Mierisstraat 18H, Amsterdam
Data from Johannes Vermeerbuurt
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About Frans van Mierisstraat 18H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,800,000 is 47% below the average asking price in the Johannes Vermeerbuurt (€3,391,667), but the average floor area there is 284 m², so this 186 m² apartment is smaller. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €1,795,000, so this home is priced in line with the median. Given the location and size, it appears keenly priced.
The energy label is D. In a neighbourhood where all available homes for sale have label C or better, label D means this apartment is less efficient than the local average. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a more modern home, but the exact amount depends on usage and the building's specific features.
The nearest train station is 2.6 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The area is well served by trams and buses, making it easy to reach Amsterdam Centraal or other parts of the city.
Secondary schools are very close: Sweelinck College is 84 m away and Montessori Lyceum Amsterdam is 124 m away. For primary education, Hildebrand Van Loonschool is 354 m away and Nicolaas Maes is 430 m away. All are within a short walk.
Albert Heijn is 327 m away, Coop is 470 m, and Jumbo is 537 m, all within a five- to ten-minute walk. Dirk and Aldi are also within 700 m, so daily shopping is very convenient.
The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €12,948. For this apartment, the price per m² is approximately €9,677 (€1,800,000 / 186 m²), which is about 25% lower than the neighbourhood average. This reinforces that the home is priced keenly for its size.
The neighbourhood recorded 239 total crimes in the latest data, which for a dense urban area is moderate. The area is generally considered safe, with a strong community feel and good street lighting.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Johannes Vermeerbuurt