Middenmeer-Zuid, Amsterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Helmholtzstraat sits in a leafy part of Amsterdam-Oost, where the streets are lined with post-war housing and the pace feels a notch slower than the city centre. At 66 m² it's a compact two-bedroom home, built in 1953 with energy label D. The asking price of €535,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €897,708, which makes it a keen entry point compared to other apartments in Amsterdam.
Middenmeer-Zuid is a residential neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. The area has a high proportion of households with children, and the streets are quiet and green. One resident describes it as 'a calm, safe area where neighbours know each other'. Another says 'the park is a five-minute walk and the kids play outside'. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local shops and a weekly market nearby. For more context, see the Middenmeer-Zuid neighbourhood.
Your morning routine could start at Albert Heijn, just 73 metres away, literally on your doorstep. For a bigger shop, Vomar is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools like Lidwinaschool and Brede Daltonschool De Meer are within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools such as College De Meer are just around the corner. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 1.2 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via SEM makelaars.
Details of this home
Helmholtzstraat 65-2, Amsterdam
Data from Middenmeer-Zuid
Data from Middenmeer-Zuid
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About Helmholtzstraat 65-2, Amsterdam
The asking price is 40% below the neighbourhood average of €897,708, but the apartment is also smaller than average (66 m² vs 98 m²). Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a two-bedroom flat in this part of Amsterdam-Oost.
Middenmeer-Zuid is a quiet, family-oriented area with a village feel. It has a high proportion of households with children, and residents appreciate the calm streets and green spaces. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with local shops and a weekly market nearby.
Albert Heijn is just 73 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in under a minute. For a wider selection, Vomar is 754 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
Primary schools within walking distance include Lidwinaschool (403 m) and Brede Daltonschool De Meer (499 m). For secondary education, College De Meer (301 m) and De Amsterdamse MAVO (455 m) are close by.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. Bus and tram stops are also within walking distance, connecting you to the rest of Amsterdam.
The apartment has energy label D, which is average for a building from 1953. You can expect moderate heating costs, but improvements like double glazing or better insulation could bring the label up.
You would need to view the property to confirm the number of bedrooms.
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