Minervabuurt-Noord, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on the Gerrit Van Der Veenstraat sits in the heart of Amsterdam's Apollobuurt. With 119 m² of living space and an energy label D, it offers a classic Amsterdam layout with high ceilings and plenty of natural light. At €975,000, the asking price is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €1,658,063, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, the average price per m² in the apartments in Amsterdam market is €10,906.
The neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Noord is a quiet, leafy pocket of Amsterdam-Zuid. With 1,470 residents, it's a mix of families and older couples, 260 households have children, and 235 residents are 65 or over. The area feels residential and safe, with 153 reported crimes in the latest data. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood's character is defined by its stately pre-war architecture and proximity to the Vondelpark, just a couple of streets away.
Daily life here revolves around convenience. The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with another Albert Heijn and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, the Gerrit van der Veen College (secondary) is just around the corner, and the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal (primary) is a five-minute walk away. The municipality Amsterdam provides excellent public services, and the neighbourhood's high density (6,058 addresses per km²) means everything you need is close by.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Lion Makelaars on Vastgoed Nederland, Funda, and Huispedia. The agent has provided full details on the property's size, year of construction, and energy label.
Details of this home
Gerrit Van Der Veenstraat 78-1, Amsterdam
Data from Minervabuurt-Noord
Data from Minervabuurt-Noord
151 within 5 km
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About Gerrit Van Der Veenstraat 78-1, Amsterdam
The asking price of €975,000 is 41% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €1,658,063, and also below the median of €1,575,000. Given the 119 m² floor area, the price per m² works out to about €8,193, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €10,906 per m². This suggests the price is on the low side for the area, though the energy label D and 1930 construction may factor into the valuation.
Minervabuurt-Noord is a quiet, residential part of Amsterdam-Zuid with a mix of families and older residents. The area is known for its pre-war architecture and tree-lined streets. It has a low crime rate (153 incidents) and a high density of amenities. The Vondelpark is just a couple of streets away, and the neighbourhood feels safe and well-maintained.
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn just 76 metres away on your doorstep. Within a ten-minute walk, you'll find another Albert Heijn (706 m) and an Aldi (833 m). For daily groceries, you won't have to go far.
Several schools are within walking distance. The Gerrit van der Veen College (secondary, 954 pupils) is 124 metres away, and the HLZ (secondary, 951 pupils) is 200 metres. For primary education, the 1e Montessorischool De Wielewaal (238 pupils) is 218 metres away, and the Eerste Openluchtschool voor het Gezonde Kind (235 pupils) is 232 metres.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This provides connections to Amsterdam Centraal and other destinations.
The energy label is D, which is average for a 1930s apartment. In the neighbourhood, 47.1% of homes have a label D or lower, while 23.5% have label A. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, so heating costs may be higher than in a modern home, but no specific amounts are available.
Currently, 16 homes are for sale in Minervabuurt-Noord, with prices ranging from €690,000 to €3,180,000. The average asking price is €1,658,063, and the median is €1,575,000. This apartment is priced well below both figures.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Minervabuurt-Noord
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