Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Giessenburg sits in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, a quiet residential area built in the 1960s. At €395,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €583,083, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Amsterdam typically command higher prices, so this home stands out for its affordability.
Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden is a post-war district with wide streets and plenty of green space. The area is predominantly residential, with a mix of low-rise flats and houses. Most homes date from the 1960s, and the neighbourhood has a calm, family-friendly feel. With a high address density of 4,401 per km², it's urban but not hectic. The Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden neighbourhood is well served by local amenities, including a GP practice 400 metres away and a park just 300 metres from the door.
Your daily routine here is straightforward: grab bread at Jumbo (a five-minute walk) or do a bigger shop at AH XL (a ten-minute walk). For school runs, the Buitenveldertse Montessorischool is just around the corner, and secondary schools like Kolom Praktijkcollege De Atlant are within a couple of streets away. The area falls under the municipality of Amsterdam, which means excellent city-wide services and public transport links, though the nearest train station is 2.2 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Amsterdam At Home Makelaars.
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Giessenburg 40, Amsterdam
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About Giessenburg 40, Amsterdam
The asking price of €395,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, which is €583,083. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €495,000, so this apartment is priced well below typical levels. Given the 63 m² floor area and energy label E, the price per m² works out at about €6,270, compared to the neighbourhood average of €7,230 per m². It appears to be a keenly priced entry into the local market.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood. In Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden, 37% of homes have label C and 34.8% have label D or lower. An E label means higher heating costs can be expected compared to more efficient homes. The building dates from 1963, so insulation may be less modern than newer properties.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km from the apartment. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Several schools are within walking distance. The Buitenveldertse Montessorischool (primary) is 281 metres away, and Stichting Joodse Kindergemeenschap Cheider (primary) is 298 metres away. For secondary education, Kolom Praktijkcollege De Atlant is 302 metres away, and Stichting Joodse Kindergemeenschap Cheider MAVO HAVO VWO is 314 metres away.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 475 metres, about a five-minute walk. Another Jumbo is 551 metres away, and an AH XL is 652 metres away. For organic options, Ekoplaza is 703 metres away. Daily shopping is convenient on foot.
In the most recent data, 140 total crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. Without a per-capita figure, it's hard to compare, but the area is generally considered a quiet residential district. The neighbourhood has a calm, family-friendly atmosphere.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: 44% are owner-occupied, and 56% are rental. Many residents are singles (1,180 one-person households) and couples without children (470). There are 525 households with children. The average household size is 1.8, suggesting a mix of young professionals and smaller families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Buitenveldert-Zuid-Midden
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