Geervliet 231

The asking price of €875,000 is 45% above the neighbourhood average of €603,444. However, this apartment is 149 m², which is 57% larger than the average of 95 m². The price per square metre works out to about €5,872, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €6,412 per m². So the price reflects the extra space, and on a per-m² basis it is actually in line with the market.

The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Trams run into the centre of Amsterdam, and as one resident notes, you can be in the centre within half an hour by tram. The neighbourhood is well connected for a car-free lifestyle.

The energy label is C, which is average for an older building. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, and 25% have label B. A C label means moderate energy efficiency; heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. The building dates from 1900, so insulation may be less modern than in newer builds.

The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 460 households with children and 440 without. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including the Merkelbachschool and Buitenveldertse Montessorischool. Parks and the Amsterdamse Bos are nearby, making it family-friendly despite the urban setting.

The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner (153 m), and Jumbo and Ekoplaza are within a five-minute walk. There are also restaurants and a library within walking distance. For daily needs, everything is on your doorstep.

The neighbourhood recorded 210 total crimes, which is moderate for an urban area. Residents describe it as having "nice people" and a multicultural society. The area feels safe, with parks and streets well used by locals.

In the neighbourhood, sold properties took an average of 58 days to sell. That is a reasonable timeframe, indicating a balanced market. The current listing has 18 apartments for sale, so there is choice for buyers.