Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 173 m² apartment on Gerrit van der Veenstraat sits in the heart of the Apollobuurt, a neighbourhood known for its stately pre-war architecture and quiet, tree-lined streets. Built in 1927, the home has a C energy label and is priced at €1,595,000. That is above the neighbourhood median of €1,350,000, but in line with the average price per m² of €10,298 for apartments in Amsterdam.
Minervabuurt-Midden is a residential enclave within the Apollobuurt, with wide streets and a mix of families and older residents. The area has a high address density of 5,835 per km², reflecting its urban character. Most homes were built before 1945, and owner-occupied properties make up 57% of the housing stock. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is generally considered peaceful and well-maintained. For more context, see the Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, and an Ekoplaza is. For primary schools, the 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum and De Amsterdamse Montessori School are both a five-minute walk away. Secondary education is also close, with Het Amsterdams Lyceum. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which offers extensive cultural and recreational amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including VlaanderenMeybaum Makelaars o.g. and on Funda.
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Gerrit van der Veenstraat 165H, Amsterdam
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About Gerrit van der Veenstraat 165H, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,595,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €1,350,000, but the average price per m² in Minervabuurt-Midden is €10,298, and this home has 173 m², which works out to about €9,220 per m². That is slightly below the neighbourhood average per m², so the price is in line with the market for a property of this size.
Homes in Minervabuurt-Midden sell relatively quickly. In the past period, 100 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 20 days. This suggests a fast-moving market where well-priced properties do not stay on the market for long.
The home has an energy label C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. In the neighbourhood, 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.
Minervabuurt-Midden has a mix of household types: about 37% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.2 people. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, and the area is quiet and safe, with a park or public garden just 300 m away.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The closest is an Albert Heijn at 416 m, followed by an Ekoplaza at 507 m, and another Albert Heijn at 610 m. A Jumbo is also within reach at 684 m, so daily groceries are easily covered.
With 173 m² of floor area, this is a generously sized apartment, well above the neighbourhood average of 146 m² for owner-occupied homes. The year of construction (1927) suggests high ceilings and classic proportions, typical of Amsterdam School architecture.
The neighbourhood recorded 189 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area with over 2,500 residents is moderate. The area is generally considered safe, with a strong residential character.
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