Minervabuurt-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 177 m² apartment on Gerrit van der Veenstraat brings pre-war character to a quiet, tree-lined street in the Apollobuurt. Built in 1927, it has high ceilings, large windows and original details that give it a spacious, light-filled feel. The asking price of €1,100,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average of €1,458,889, making it a keen entry into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Amsterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its size and location.
Minervabuurt-Midden is a quiet, residential pocket of the Apollobuurt, known for its wide streets, plane trees and stately early 20th-century architecture. The area is predominantly owner-occupied (57%) and has a mix of families and older residents. With an address density of 5,835 addresses per km², it feels urban but not hectic. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood's character speaks for itself: calm, green and well-maintained. Learn more about the Minervabuurt-Midden neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here is a pleasure. For bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk away. Several primary schools are within a couple of streets away, including Vrije Schoolgemeenschap Geert Groote School and 2e Daltonschool Pieter Bakkum. Secondary education is also close, with Het Amsterdams Lyceum a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent public services and green spaces like the nearby Vondelpark.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Graaf & Groot Makelaars.
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Gerrit van der Veenstraat 171-2, Amsterdam
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About Gerrit van der Veenstraat 171-2, Amsterdam
The asking price of €1,100,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Minervabuurt-Midden (€1,458,889) and also below the median of €1,350,000. Recently sold apartments in the neighbourhood went for an average of €1,170,450, so this price is keen. Homes here sell quickly, typically within 20 days, which suggests strong demand.
The apartment has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label D or lower, while 22.7% have label A. Label D means the home is not the most efficient, so heating costs will be moderate. You can expect to spend more on energy than a modern home, but the pre-war character and high ceilings compensate.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle. This gives you direct connections to the rest of Amsterdam and beyond.
Minervabuurt-Midden has a good mix of residents: 415 households with children and 475 single-person households. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, and the area is quiet with parks nearby. It's a family-friendly neighbourhood with a strong sense of community.
Homes in Minervabuurt-Midden sell on average in 20 days, which is fast. This indicates a seller's market with high demand. If you are interested, you should be prepared to move quickly.
You have an Albert Heijn supermarket 400 m away and an Ekoplaza organic store 487 m away. Several primary schools are within 300 m, and secondary education is also close. The Vondelpark is a ten-minute walk, and there are restaurants and a library nearby.
With 177 m² of living space, this is a large apartment by Amsterdam standards. The average apartment in the neighbourhood is 146 m², so this one offers generous proportions. The pre-war layout typically includes high ceilings and large rooms.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Midden