Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Gerrit van der Veenstraat sits in one of Amsterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 168 m² of living space, it offers generous proportions and high ceilings typical of the era. The asking price of €1,650,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €1,350,000, reflecting the size and location. Compared to other apartments in Amsterdam, this home is on the high side, but the area commands a premium.
Minervabuurt-Midden is a quiet, residential pocket within the Apollobuurt, known for its wide streets and pre-war architecture. The area is predominantly owner-occupied (57%) and has a mix of families and older residents. With an address density of 5,835 per km², it feels urban but not hectic. Homes here sell quickly, on average within 20 days, indicating strong demand. For more context, see the Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start at one of three Albert Heijn supermarkets, all within a five-minute walk. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner. Several primary schools are a couple of streets away, including the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind and the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum. Secondary education is also close, with the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium just around the corner. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which provides excellent public services and green spaces like the nearby Vondelpark.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including CSV Makelaars B.V. and Funda.
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Gerrit van der Veenstraat 131H, Amsterdam
Data from Minervabuurt-Midden
Data from Minervabuurt-Midden
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About Gerrit van der Veenstraat 131H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,650,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €1,350,000 and the average of €1,458,889. However, this apartment is larger than average (168 m² vs 146 m²) and in a prime pre-war building. The price per m² works out to about €9,821, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €10,298 per m². So while the total price is high, it reflects the size and location.
Homes in this neighbourhood sell quickly. On average, properties are sold within 20 days of listing. This suggests strong demand and a competitive market. If you are interested, it is worth being prepared to move fast.
The apartment has an energy label C. This is average for the neighbourhood, where 36.4% of homes have label C and another 36.4% have label D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It is not as efficient as a modern home, but not as costly as an older, uninsulated property.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle. This gives you access to the wider Amsterdam rail network and connections to other cities.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (237 m), 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum (260 m), De Amsterdamse Montessori School (260 m), and Schoolvereniging Willemspark (260 m). For secondary education, the Sint Ignatiusgymnasium is just 267 m away.
There are three Albert Heijn supermarkets within a five-minute walk (476 m, 545 m, and 591 m). An Ekoplaza organic supermarket is 663 m away, and a Jumbo is 814 m away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The neighbourhood recorded 189 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of 2,535, that works out to about 7.5 crimes per 100 residents. This is relatively low for a dense urban area, and the neighbourhood is considered safe and family-friendly.
The neighbourhood has a mix of families (415 households with children) and couples without children (275). There are also 475 single-person households. The average household size is 2.2. Owner-occupancy is high at 57%, so many residents are established homeowners.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden